Chess puzzle

No. 800

11 May 2024

9:00 AM

11 May 2024

9:00 AM

Black to play. Kempinski-Gupta, Bundesliga, December 2023. White has just grabbed a pawn on a7. Which move won the game for Black? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 13 May. 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…Rc1+! 2 Kf2 Rc2+ 3 Ke3 Qc3+ White resigned. Or 2 Rxc1 Qxb6+ and b7 falls next.

Last week’s winner Jonathan Tymms, Aston Clinton, Bucks

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