White to play. A position from an internet game played in 2025. Black looks well placed, as the Bd6 is pinned and the c3 pawn is menacing. But there is an extraordinary move which wins the game for White. Which one? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 9 August. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.
Last week’s solution 1 Ne2! wins, since after Ng5+ 2 Kh2 Nf3+ 3 Kh1 the g1 square is defended, so the checks soon run out.
Last week’s winner Steve Dawson, Beaumaris
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