Chess960 tactic on a8 (f3)
c9-09103Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
32. Qa8+ Kb6 33. Qd8+ Kc5 34. Re5+ Bd5 35. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e5 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 Kb6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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