Reasoning eval · Puzzle ynJ4j

0 of 3 models found the move, and said 8 false things along the way

Green is the solution, red is what the model played when it differed. Each claim below was pulled out of the prose beside it and checked against this exact position.

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SolutionPlayedWhite to move
Rating
1961(2000 band)
Solution
b2f6 d8c8 f6a6
Motifs
crushingendgameforkshort
FEN
3k2r1/p1pp4/b7/2pP1p2/2P1PqB1/5P2/1Q6/1R1K4 w - - 2 28
MissedPlayed b2b8(−1408cp)Claims true 25%5110 out · $0.0518 · 65.3s

Stated plan

Play Qb8+ to force the king off the back rank, then pick off the a7 pawn and a6 bishop while keeping the black king exposed.

Resolves to b2b8 · −1408cp

Reasoning

The black king on d8 is boxed in by its own pawns on c7/d7, giving White a strong tactical shot. Qb2-b8+ delivers check along the 8th rank (c8 is empty). The king cannot block and must step to e7 or e8, after which Qxa7 hits the a6 bishop with no good defense (e.g. ...Bb7 walks into Qxb7, simply winning material), and White's attack against the exposed king continues with tempo.

Claims extracted from it

1 true · 3 false · 1 unverifiable

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  • Unverifiable

    The black king on d8 is boxed in by its own pawns on c7/d7

    unverifiable

  • True

    Qb2-b8+ delivers check along the 8th rank

    linemoves=Qb8+assertion=type:gives_check

  • False

    The king cannot block and must step to e7 or e8

    lineprefix=playedmoves=Qb8+ Ke7/Ke8assertion=type:forced_reply pattern:king

  • False

    After Qb8+ Ke7/Ke8, Qxa7 hits the a6 bishop

    lineprefix=playedmoves=Qb8+ Ke7/Ke8 Qxa7assertion=type:captures_piece piece:bishop

  • False

    If ...Bb7, White simply wins material with Qxb7

    lineprefix=playedmoves=Qb8+ Ke7/Ke8 Qxa7 Bb7 Qxb7assertion=type:captures_piece piece:bishop