White to play. Edward Jackson-John Merriman, British Championships, 2023. Black has just captured a rook on e2 with a pawn on f3, presumably expecting imminent resignation. Which move allowed White to turn the tables? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 7 August. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.
Last week’s solution 1 Ne4! Qxe1+ 2 Qxe1 Bxe1 3 Nc5 threatens mate on d7. 3…bxc6 4 Ba6! and mate is inevitable.
Last week’s winner Revd Neil Fairlamb, Bromley, Kent
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