Luke McShane

No. 803

issue 01 June 2024

Black to play. Elisabeth Paehtz-Michael Adams, Salamanca Masters, May 2024. With his next move, Adams induced immediate resignation. What did he play? Email answers to chess@-spectator.co.uk by Monday 3 June. 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…Ne3! and White resigned, in view of 2 fxe3 Qxg2 mate or 2 f3 Rxg2+ 3 Kh1 Qxf3 wins.

Last week’s winner Peter Bray, Cardiff

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