Chess960 tactic on a7 (a1)
c9-12010Puzzle 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
31. Rxa7 g4 32. Qc5 g3 33. Qxe7+ Kg6 34. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- queen to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead g4, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
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