Chess960 tactic on a7 (a8)
c9-28513Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
18. Qxa7+ Kc8 19. Qb7+ Kd8 20. Qb8+ Rc8 21. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
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