Chess960 tactic on a6
c9-14467Puzzle 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
27. Ba6+ Kb8 28. Nd7+ Rxd7 29. Qb6+ Rb7 30. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (#2).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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