White to play. This is a variation from Grischuk-Gelfand, Fidé Grand Prix, London 2012. White has a number of tempting continuations but only one leads directly to mate. What is it? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 16 October 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 … R8xf4
Last week’s winner Malcolm Burn, Tuffley, Gloucester
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