Chess960 tactic on a6 (b5)
c9-12035Puzzle 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
37. bxa6 Kh7 38. a7 b5 39. a8=Q b4 40. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a8.
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kh7, then a7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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