Winning blow: bishop to d3 (e2·5)
c9-21061naming 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
25. Bd3 Bxd3 26. Rxd3 Nxd3 27. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: rook to d3 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxd3, then Rxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
SP-78 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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