Chess960 tactic on a8 (b7)
c9-09259Puzzle 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
24. Qxa8+ Kc7 25. Qb8+ Kd7 26. Qb7+ Ke6 27. Ng7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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