Chess960 tactic on a7 (a5)
c9-13446Puzzle 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
30. Qa7+ Kc8 31. Qxb6 e6 32. Qb7+ Kd8 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #510.
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