Luke McShane

No. 732

issue 17 December 2022

Black to play. Babula-Kovacevic, Bundesliga 2022. Black faces a fierce attack, but an extraordinary move won him the game. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 2 January. 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 Qa2!, e.g. 1…Qxc3 2 Nf5# or 1…Kxc3 2 Be5#, or 1…Nxc3 2 Qd2#

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