Chess960 tactic on a6 (c5)
c9-16561Puzzle 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
24. Nxa6+ Bc4 25. Qxc4+ Qc5 26. Qxc5+ Kb7 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c5 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 Bc4, then Qxc4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
Explore position #638Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play