Chess960 tactic on a6 (b8)
c9-15246Puzzle 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
29. Na6 d4 30. Qb8+ Kc6 31. Qc7+ Kd5 32. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to a6.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead d4, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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