White to play and win. Composed by Pogosyants, Shakhmaty v SSSR, 1976. The straightforward 1 Ra1 Kxh3 is a standard draw, but White has an ingenious winning move. Which one? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 18 May. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucherfor 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…Qxe3! White resigned in view of 2 fxe3 Rd2+ winning
Last week’s winner Guy Herbert, London NW1
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