Chess960 tactic on a8 (e8)
c9-12026Puzzle 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
25. Rxa8+ Kxa8 26. Qe8+ Nd8 27. Qxd8+ Kb7 28. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxa8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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