Chess960 tactic on a8 (a7)
c9-13239Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
26. a8=Q+ Kc7 27. Qa7+ Kd8 28. Bxg4 Bxf1 29. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #831.
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