Black to play. Adorjan-Lobron, the Master Game Final, London 1982. White’s far advanced b-pawn looks likely to win the game, but Lobron’s next move turned the tables. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 6 May. 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 Bc6!, e.g. 1…Kxc6 2 Qe6# or 1…exf6 2 Qxf6# or 1…e5 2 Qd7# or 1…e6 2 Qc5#
Last week’s winner Michael Blott, Fulbourn, Cambridge
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