Winning blow: bishop to e3 (d2)
c9-16513naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
16. Be3 Bd4 17. Qf1 Qe5 18. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bd4, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
SP-281 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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