Chess960 tactic on a6 (a4)
c9-09873naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
31. Qa6+ Kc7 32. Nxb5+ Qxb5 33. Qxb5 Rb8 34. Rac1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Nxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
SP-619 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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