Winning blow: bishop to e4 (c2·2)
c9-21150naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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. Be4 Nc5 26. O-O-O Nd6 27. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nd6, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
SP-889 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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