Chess960 tactic on c5 (a3)
c9-12473Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qc5+ Ka6 26. Qxa7+ Kb5 27. Qc5+ Ka4 28. b3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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