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No. 871

Luke McShane
EXPLORE THE ISSUE 11 October 2025
issue 11 October 2025

White to play. Cmiel – Leitner, European Senior (50+) Championship, October 2025. The situation looks hopeless, but White found a brilliant counterattack. Which move did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 13 October. 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 Bh3! After 1…Kd5
or 1…Kd6 2 Qe6#, or 1…Kf6 2 Qg7# or 1…c4 2 Qd4#

Last week’s winner Chris McSheehy, Hook

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