White to play. Liang-Niemann, US Championship, October 2026. Liang won quickly from here, but he missed an immediate knockout. Which move wins on the spot? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 26 October. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher 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…Re1+! 2 Kxe2 fxg2 3 Rxd4 g1=Q+ and Black won comfortably.
Last week’s winner Paul Carter, Lancaster
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