White to play. Erdogmus-Van Foreest, Tata Steel Masters 2025. The Turkish 14-year-old has a dangerous attack with rook, knight and bishop. Which move did he play to decide the game? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 2 February. 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 Re4+! Then 1…Kc5 2 Qc7# or 1…Bxe4 2 Qc3# or 1…Kxe4 2 Qe3# or 1…dxe4 2 Qd6#
Last week’s winner Josef Holzbecher, London NW6
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