Chess960 tactic on a8 (a6)
c9-15486Puzzle 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
34. Qa8+ Bc8 35. Rd1+ Ke8 36. Qxc8+ Bd8 37. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#2).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bc8, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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