Chess960 tactic on a4 (a3)
c9-11833Puzzle 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
24. Qa4+ b5 25. Qxb5+ Rc6 26. Qxc6+ Kd8 27. Nxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead b5, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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