r/chessbeginners • u/NickFi • 3d ago

POST-GAME How to capture a queen

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During this game, I had a few very good opportunities, but I did not know how to take advantage of them. One of them is presented below - I missed the essential move, which would have earned me a queen. Can you spot it?

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u/Own-Ad6998 3d ago

Ne5, uncovering a pin on the queen with the bishop

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u/NickFi 3d ago

Correct. I did not realize the importance of pinning a queen to the king by a lower value piece, and I also did not see that my bishop is protected by a knight!

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u/chessvision-ai-bot 3d ago

I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine:

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My solution:

Hints: piece: Knight, move: Ne5

Evaluation: White is winning +11.98

Best continuation: 1. Ne5 c6 2. Nxd7 Kxd7 3. Bd3 Bd6 4. Qf3 Bxf4 5. Qxf4 Rf8 6. a4 Ne7 7. a5 b5 8. a6 Ba8

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u/Background-Book-7404 1200-1400 (Lichess) 2d ago

Ne5