Chess960 tactic on a6 (c4)
c9-11359naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
32. Qa6+ Kc7 33. Qa7+ Kd8 34. Qb8+ Kd7 35. e6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #889.
SP-889 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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