Luke McShane

No. 784

issue 20 January 2024

White to play. Cheparinov-Rapport, World Rapid Championship 2023. White found an elegant combination to make use of the passed pawn on f7. What did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 22 January. 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 c8=N+ Kd7 2 b8=N mate!

Last week’s winner Andrew Gilmour, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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