Chess960 tactic on a7 (d4)
c9-09057Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
27. Ba7+ Ka8 28. Bb6+ Kb8 29. Qa7+ Kc8 30. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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