Black to play and win. A variation from the game Aronian-Ivanchuk, Julius Baer Generation Cup, September 2022. Ivanchuk could have reached this position, where he can now win at least a knight by force. What should Black’s next move be? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.ukby Monday 3 October. 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 Qa6! Then 1…Kxd2 2 Qh6#, or 1…cxd2 2 Qa1# or 1…Kb2 2 Nd3#
Last week’s winner Tim Kruger, Aylesbury
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