White to play. Another variation from McShane – Carlsen, London Chess Classic 2012 (in case of 32…Qf6-f5) Carlsen avoided this position, since he had spotted a winning move for White. What was it? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 29 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 Qxd4! wins. 1…Rxd4 2 Bxe6+ Kh8 3 Rf8# or 1…cxd4 2 Bxe6+ Kh8 3 Rxc7
Last week’s winner Jim Walton, London SW11
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