Chess960 tactic on a5 (b4)
c9-09901Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
27. Ba5+ Kd6 28. Qxd5+ Ke7 29. Qd6+ Ke8 30. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kd6, then Qxd5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
Explore position #74Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play