Black to play. Sokolovsky-Chopra, Biel Masters, 2024. Another game played on 20 July 2024. Black is in control, but which move struck the decisive blow? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 5 August. 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 Re8+! Qxe8 2 Qxe8+ Nxe8 3 d7 and the pawn promotes, with a won position.
Last week’s winner David Elstein, Sevenoaks, Kent
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