Chess960 tactic on a4
c9-11210Puzzle 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
32. bxa4 b5 33. c6 b4 34. c7 b3 35. c8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b5, then c6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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