White to play. Erigaisi-Azarov, Baku 2023. The Bh6 looks in trouble, but Erigaisi found a powerful move to decide the game in his favour. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 21 August. 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 Qg4. Then 1…Kxe8 2 Qg8# or 1…Kf6 2 Rf8# or 1…Bg7 3 Qe6# or 1…Bf6 3 Qg8#
Last week’s winner John Shipley, Anglesey
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