Chess960 tactic on a8 (b7·2)
c9-12618Puzzle 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
23. bxa8=Q c4 24. Qe4+ Kxf6 25. Qexg6+ Ke5 26. Qgg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c4, then Qe4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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