Chess puzzle

No. 819

21 September 2024

9:00 AM

21 September 2024

9:00 AM

Le-Sindarov, Budapest Olympiad, September 2024. White’s next move induced immediate resignation. What did he play? Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 23 September. 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 Qf6+! Qxf6 2 Re8+ Qf8 3 Rxf8#

Last week’s winner Mark Lunt, Manchester

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