Black to play. Verbytski – Sarakauskas, British Rapidplay Championship, 2025. 1…Re1+ 2 Kf2 is wildly complex, while Sarakauskas tried 1…Qb1+ and lost. But he missed a move which wins on the spot. What was it? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 24 March. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher 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 Qa6! Then 1…Kf3 2 Qe2# or 1…Kxf5 2 Qg6# or 1…Kxd5 2 Qc6#
Last week’s winner Andrew Miller, Gloucester
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