White to play. This is a position from Adams-R. Pert, British Championship, Bournemouth 2016. What is White’s most direct route to victory? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 23 August or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk. 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 Rxh7+
Last week’s winner Hugo Restall,
Wanchai, Hong Kong