Chess960 tactic on a7 (b7)
c9-13718Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
36. Ra7+ Kb8 37. Rcb7+ Kc8 38. a6 Nxe4 39. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to a6.
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Rcb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #754.
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