White to play. Shirov-Wedberg, Lundin Memorial, Stockholm 1990. Black has just played Rh6-h5, attacking the e5 pawn, but Shirov found a powerful response. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 22 May. 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 Qh3! Qxh3+ 2 Kg5. When the d6 pawn falls, the d5 pawn will decide.
Last week’s winner Mark Richardson, Taddyforde, Exeter
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