Luke McShane

No. 740

issue 25 February 2023

White to play. A variation from Roberson-Adams, Cambridge International Open 2023. Which move allows White to salvage a draw from this desperate situation? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 27 February. 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… Rxa6! 2 Rxe2 Kf3 attacks the rook and threatens 3…Rh6#

Last week’s winner Christopher Buxton, Paignton, Devon

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