Luke McShane

No. 792

issue 16 March 2024

White to play. Brkic-Shengelia, Bundesliga, February 2024. White’s pieces coordinate far better than Black’s. Which move cashes in? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 18 March. 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…Qc5+ White resigned in view of 2 Rxc5 Rd1+ 3 Qe1 Rxe1#

Last week’s winner Mats Nordgren, Canterbury

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