Luke McShane

No. 779

issue 25 November 2023

Black to play. Muir-Subelj, Euro Team Ch, Budva 2023. White seems to have everything covered on the kingside, but the young Slovenian grandmaster found a weak spot. What did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 27 November. 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 Rxf4! exf4 2 h6+ Kg8 (else Qxf8 wins) 3 Rxg6+ wins

Last week’s winner Jonathan Brogden, Horsell Birch, Surrey

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