Black to play. This is from James-Sugden, -Cambridge 1972, as featured last week. It’s a win by the Cambridge player Dr J. N. -Sugden of St John’s College. In the diagram my notes gave 1 … Bf1+ but Julian Simpole pointed out something far more effective. Can you spot it? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 17 March or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk. The winner is the first correct answer out of a hat, and there is a prize of £20. Please include a postal address.
Last week’s solution 1 … Qh3+
Last week’s winner T. Watson, Glasgow
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