Winning blow: bishop to d3 (c4)
c9-14994naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
26. Bd3 Qc7+ 27. Bc3 Bxd3+ 28. Kxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qc7+, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
SP-314 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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