Black to play. This is from Wojtszek-Jobava, Wijk aan Zee 2014. This week’s puzzle is a fine finish from the ‘B’ group at Wijk aan Zee. The white position is a mess, but what is the key winning move for Black? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 28 January or via email to
White to play. This position is a variation from Nepomniachtchi-Ivanchuk, Beijing 2013. White has a ferocious attack. How can he land the killer blow? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 21 January or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out
White to play. This position is a variation from Congdon–‘Heinsius’, online game 2014. White has a ferocious attack and now needs to land the killer blow. How can he achieve this? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 14 January or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will
Black to play. This position is from Kramnik-Anand, Nice 2008. Both sides have dangerous-looking attacks. Can you spot Anand’s brilliant move which ensured his got in first? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 7 January or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first
White to play. This position is from King-Howell, Staunton Memorial, London 2003. Can you spot White’s fine finish to the attack? Because of the Christmas printing schedule, we regret that this is not a prize puzzle. Last week’s solution 1 … Qh1+
Black to play. This position is a variation from Evans-Staunton, London 1845. Can you spot Black’s fine finish to the attack? Because of the Christmas printing schedule, we regret that this is not a prize puzzle. Last week’s solution 1 Qh6 (1 … c1Q+ 2 Bf1 d4+ 3 Kg1 Qe3+ 4 Rf2 and
White to play. This position is a variation from Anand-Carlsen, Chennai (Game 9). White is on the verge of delivering checkmate but the Black b-pawn is about to promote. White needs an accurate move here. What is it? Answers to me at The Spectator by Monday 2 December or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by
Black to play. This is a variation from Anand-Carlsen; World Championship (Game 4), Chennai 2013. Anand avoided this position, although he is material ahead. What had he foreseen? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 26 November or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first
White to play. This position is from Anand-Ding Liren, Alekhine Memorial, Paris 2013. White’s next destroyed the already compromised black position. What did he play? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 19 November or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer
White to play. This position is from Karpov v. Korchnoi, Merano 1981. White’s next destroyed the black position. What did he play? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 12 November or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out of a
White to play. This position is a variation from Carlsen-Anand, Monaco 2011. White is a piece down here but has a powerful move which destroys the black position. Can you see it? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 5 November or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The
Black to play. This is a variation from Svidler-Nepomniatchi, Novgorod 2013. Svidler avoided this position, despite the fact that White appears to be a piece up for very little. What possible danger had he foreseen? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 29 October or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020
White to play. This position is from Goganov-Motylev, Russian Championship, Novgorod 2013. Black has just captured on d5 with his bishop, after which White has a killer blow. Can you see it? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 22 October or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk. The winner will be the first correct answer
White to play. This is from Euwe-Alekhine, Zurich 1934. It looks as if Alekhine may have won Euwe’s knight due to the e-file pin. How did Euwe respond in such a way as to avoid material loss and gain a clear advantage? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 15 October or via email
White to play. This position is from Alekhine-Bogolyubov, World Championship (Game 4), Germany 1934. The black king has been driven out into the open. How can White conclude? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 8 October or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the
White to play. This position is from Fuller-Sorensen, Copenhagen 1980. The Black king has been driven out into the open. How can White conclude? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 2 October or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out
Black to play. This position is from Riazantsev-Felgaer, Tromso 2013. Black’s forces have invaded the white kingside. Can you spot the winning move? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 24 September or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out of
Black to play. This position is from Rotlewi-Rubinstein, Lodz 1907. This is the conclusion of one of Rubinstein’s most famous masterpieces. What is the quickest route to victory? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 17 September or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the
White to play. This is from Johnson-Anon, internet game 2013. Black’s problem is that his king is marooned in the centre with no prospect of finding safety quickly. How did White capitalise with an ingenious tactical blow? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 10 September or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax
White to play. This position is from Gligoric-Petrosian, Belgrade 1954. How did White blast his way through to the black king in fine style? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 4 September or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out
