White to play. This is from Alekhine-Feldt, Odessa 1916. Some great masters have taken on numerous opponents simultaneously without sight of the board. Here is a blindfold finish by Alexander Alekhine. Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 25 September or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out of a hat, and each week I shall be offering a prize of £20. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.
Last week’s solution 1 Rd4
Last week’s winner William Anderson, Old Knebworth, Herts

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