Chess960 tactic on a5 (c3)
c9-09598Puzzle 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
36. Qxa5+ Kb7 37. Qa6+ Kb8 38. Re8+ Qd8 39. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
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