Chess960 tactic on a8
c9-09136Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
22. Qa8+ Bb8 23. Qxb8+ Kf7 24. Qxf8+ Ke6 25. cxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb8, then Qxb8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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