Chess960 tactic on a8 (a4)
c9-13008Puzzle 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
22. Qa8+ Bb8 23. Qa6+ Kc7 24. Qb7+ Kd6 25. Bc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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