Black to play. Rocco-Ghasi, 4NCL, May 2024. White’s last move Rd1-a1 was a mistake, and with his next move Ghasi provoked instant resignation. What did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 27 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…Qf2+!! 2 Rxf2 Rb1+ 3 Rf1 Bd4+ 4 Kh1 Rxf1#
Last week’s winner Richard Booth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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