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
Comments
Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just $5 for 3 monthsAlready a subscriber? Log in