Chess960 tactic on a6 (b5·2)
c9-13576Puzzle 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
19. Qa6+ Kc7 20. Qa7+ Kc8 21. Ba6+ Qb7 22. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to a6 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 Kc7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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