Chess960 tactic on a2
c9-10929Puzzle 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
28. Qa2+ c4 29. Qxc4+ Qd5 30. Qxd5+ Ke7 31. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c4, then Qxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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