Chess960 tactic on a8 (c6)
c9-14052Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
26. Qxa8+ Kf7 27. Ne5+ Ke6 28. Rxc5 Bb5 29. Qd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf7, then Ne5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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