Chess960 tactic on a4 (a1)
c9-09319Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
35. Ra4+ Kd5 36. Qe6+ Kc5 37. Rc4+ Kb5 38. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd5, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
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