White to play. Liu-Adhiban, Abu Dhabi Masters2023. White’s next move secured a decisive advantage. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 4 September. 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 Rxd4! Then 1…exf4 2 Qf4+ or 1…Rxd4 2 Qc8+ Ka7 3 Qc5+ Ka8 4 Qf8+. White wins the Rh6 in either case.
Last week’s winner Robin Murfin, Lyme Regis, Dorset
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