Winning blow: pawn to a7
c9-19573Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
37. a7+ Ka8 38. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Bc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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