Luke McShane

No. 658

issue 19 June 2021

Mammadzada — M. Muzychuk, May 2021. In this messy position, Black’s next move prompted instant resignation. What did she play? Answers should be emailed to chess@-spectator.co.uk by Monday 21 June. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.

Last week’s solution 1…Qg1+! 2 Kxg2 f2+ 3 Kh1 fxe1=Q 4 Bxe1 Rxf1 mate

Last week’s winner Peter Dearnley, Kidderminster

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