Luke McShane

No. 815

issue 24 August 2024

White to play. Maghsoodloo-Nepomniachtchi, Fide World Rapid Team Championship, 2024. Maghsoodloo found a beautiful winning sequence here. What was his first move? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 26 August. 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…Qf3+! 2 Rxf3 Rxg1 mate

Last week’s winner Michael Keohane, London SE26  

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