Chess960 tactic on a3
c9-12578Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
30. Rxa3 Qf8 31. Ra8+ Nxa8 32. Qd7+ Kb8 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Qf8, then Ra8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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