White to play. Koneru-A. Muzychuk, Norway Chess Women, Armageddon game, 2026. Koneruplayed 33 Qg2-f3 but went on to lose. Instead, there is a beautiful winning combination. What is the first move? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 15 June. 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 Qf6! Then 1…cxb5 2 Nb7#, 1…Kc5 2 Qd4#, or 1…Ka5 and 1…c5 are both met by 2 Qd8#
Last week’s winner Gareth Davies, Langstone, Gwent
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