Chess960 tactic on a7
c9-12574Puzzle 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
31. Qa7+ Kc8 32. Bg4+ Re6 33. Bxe6+ Kd8 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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