Black to play. Donchenko-Mishra, Fide Grand Swiss 2023. Abhimanyu Mishra, 14, was one of the youngest players in the field. Which move allowed him to capitalise on his passed b-pawn? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 13 November 2023. 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 Qe5! For example, 1…Bxe5 2 Ra5# or 1…Bb6 2 Qb8# or 1…Bd6 2 Qa1#.
Last week’s winner Ben Hale, Flimwell East Sussex
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