Winning blow: bishop to d3 (c4·2)
c9-09733naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Bd3 Bxd3 25. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to d3 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxd3, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
SP-405 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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