White to play. Magnus Carlsen-Ding Liren, Norway Chess 2024. Ding’s last move, 29…Rb6-b2 was a blunder allowing a quick checkmate. What did Carlsen play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 24 June. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.
Last week’s solution 1 g3! Kh8 2 g4 Kg8 3 g5 Kh8 4 g6 hxg6 5 hxg6 Kg8 6 g7 wins.
Last week’s winner Giles Cattermole, Orpington, Kent
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