Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e1)
c9-11482naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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. Bd2 Rh3 25. c3 Rh2 26. Nd4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+3.6).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rh3, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
SP-475 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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