Chess960 tactic on a5 (a4)
c9-13651Puzzle 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
27. a5 cxb6 28. Qxb6+ Kd7 29. Qxd6+ Ke8 30. Qe7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to a5.
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead cxb6, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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