Luke McShane

No. 766

issue 26 August 2023

White to play. Steiger-Stebbings, European Senior Team Championship, 2023. White played 1 h2-h4, and a draw was agreed a few moves later. What opportunity did he overlook? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 28 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 Qxf5+ Kxf5 2 Bd3 mate

Last week’s winner Gordon Ironside, Wallington, Sutton

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