Chess960 tactic on a8 (a3)
c9-13744Puzzle 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
24. Ra8 Bc8 25. Qxc8 Qxh2+ 26. Kxh2 e5 27. Qe6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a8.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#2).
- Precise: king to h2 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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