Luke McShane

No. 743

issue 18 March 2023

Black to play. Ponomariov-Dragnev, Serbia 2023. Which move allowed Black to seize his chance on the queenside? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 20 March. 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 Rf8+ Kxf8 (or 1…Kg7 2 Rf7+) 2 Bh6+ Ke7 3 Bg5+ with a perpetual check.

Last week’s winner Gladys Chadwick, Walton, Warrington, Cheshire

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