White to play. Cmiel – Leitner, European Senior (50+) Championship, October 2025. The situation looks hopeless, but White found a brilliant counterattack. Which move did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 13 October. 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 Bh3! After 1…Kd5 or 1…Kd6 2 Qe6#, or 1…Kf6 2 Qg7# or 1…c4 2 Qd4#
Last week’s winner Chris McSheehy, Hook
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