White to play. This position is from Alekhine-Yates, London 1922. White has conducted a brilliant strategic game, exposing Black on the dark squares. How does he now continue this theme for a fine tactical finish? Owing to early printing deadlines, we regret that this week’s is not a prize puzzle.
Last week’s solution 1 … Bf3

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