Puzzle zzwQU_M — ELO 2662
This is a Black-to-move puzzle rated 2662 ELO. The first move is c8c1, tagged with 10 interpretable concepts and Lichess themes: advantage, middlegame, pin.
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Position
Black to move. ELO 2662. Themes: advantage, middlegame, pin, veryLong.
FEN: 2r1kq1r/Q2b1pbp/p2Ppp2/8/3NP3/8/PP3PPP/1KRR4 b - - 0 17
Show solution (14 ply)
Try to find the move yourself first — look for the rarest concept firing on this position before peeking. Solution sequence: c8c1 d1c1 f8d6 c1c7 f6f5 e4e5 g7e5 a7a8 e8e7 d4c6 d6c6 a8c6 e5c7 c6c7
Concepts that fire on this position
Our SAE pipeline tagged this position with 10 active features. Each links to a page documenting that pattern in detail.
Why this puzzle is hard
The rarest pattern firing here is A queen (colour unspecified) in a tactically vulnerable position, often near…, which appears in only 44 of our 9,950 puzzles (0.44%). Rare patterns tend to be the bottleneck — players who haven't internalised them will fail this puzzle even when their tactical calculation is otherwise solid.
The puzzle's Lichess ELO of 2662 reflects this: solvers below that rating typically miss the cue entirely.
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Train this pattern
Click through to the Climbchess trainer to attempt the position interactively against the same Leela network that tagged it. The trainer adapts difficulty using your live concept-recognition profile — it surfaces puzzles tagged with concepts you've been missing, not random brawls.
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Frequently asked
What is the rating of this puzzle?
2662 Lichess ELO. Solvers below that rating typically miss the key cue.
Which side moves first?
Black to move; the first move of the solution is c8c1.
What concepts does it train?
10 SAE-derived patterns including White Queen on the 1st or 2nd rank, unthreatened by black…; Black rook on a8 or h8 in an uncastled or partially…; Black king on g8 or f8, sheltered by kingside pawns, in a….
Can I attempt it without an account?
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