Chess960 tactic on a5 (b5)
c9-12899Puzzle 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
24. Rxa5+ Kb8 25. Qb5 Bd5 26. Bxd5+ Kc8 27. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 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 Kb8, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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