Chess960 tactic on a5 (c5)
c9-15193Puzzle 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
15. Qxa5+ Kb8 16. Bxb6 Bd7 17. Qa7+ Kc8 18. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Bxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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