Chess960 tactic on a8 (a7·2)
c9-16418Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
40. a8=Q+ Bb8 41. Qxb8+ Nc8 42. Qxc8+ Kf7 43. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a8 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bb8, then Qxb8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
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