Luke McShane

No. 746

issue 08 April 2023

Black to play. A variation from the game Ding–Nepomniachtchi, shown above. Only one move crowns the attack here. Which move should Black play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 10 April. 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 Nd5! intending 1…h3 2 Nf4 h2 3 Nh5! h1=Q stalemate

Last week’s winner Roderick Adams, Dalkeith, Midlothian

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