Chess960 tactic on a7 (g7)
c9-16307Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
31. Ra7+ Kb8 32. Qe5+ Qd6 33. Qxd6+ Kc8 34. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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