Luke McShane

No. 731

issue 03 December 2022

White to play. Sindarov-Sarin, World Team Championship, Jerusalem 2022. Sindarov has an extra pawn and a dominant position. Which move did he play to ensure a quick knockout? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 5 December. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.

Last week’s solution 1 Be5+! Bxe5 2 Qxe8+ or 1…Rxe5 2 Qf6+ and mate follows next move.

Last week’s winner Cecil Taitz, London NW4

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