Qxe2

Qxe2 is a move in chess notation in which the queen captures a piece or pawn that occupies the square e2. The Q indicates the queen; the x indicates a capture; e2 is the destination square. The move can be made by White or Black, depending on the turn.

Disambiguation: If both queens could capture on e2, the departure square is added to the notation to remove ambiguity, for example Qdxe2 or Qaxe2, or Qa3xe2 if necessary.

Strategic use: A queen capture on e2 often arises after opening lines: it can win material, relieve pressure, or create tactical motifs such as découvert attacks or mating nets. However, bringing the queen too early can expose it to tempo-gaining moves and reduce piece coordination. The value of Qxe2 depends on the position and whether the captured piece is defended.

Notation specifics: The move may include a suffix such as + to indicate check or # for checkmate (Qxe2+ or Qxe2#).

Examples context: In openings or middlegames, a white queen on d1 might capture a black knight on e2 with Qxe2 if that knight sits on e2; conversely, black can play Qxe2 capturing a white piece on e2 during a counterattack. The move name remains the same regardless of color.

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