Chess960 tactic on a5 (d2)
c9-12931Puzzle 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. Qxa5+ Kc6 24. Rc8+ Kd6 25. Qc7+ Ke6 26. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc6, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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