White to play. This position is from Williams-Brown, British Championship, Torquay 2013. What is the most direct route to victory for White? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 27 August 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 hat, and each week I shall be offering a prize of £20. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.
Last week’s solution 1 Nd6+ (1 … Kg5 2 Nf7+ Kf5 3 g4 mate)
Last week’s winner Jonathan Clark, Oxford
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