White to play. This position is from Mamedyarov-Aronian, Khanty-Mansisk 2014. White’s next was an ingenious way to demonstrate that his passed pawn on g7 was stronger than Black’s on c3. What did he play? Answers to The Spectator by Tuesday 15 April via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773. The winner will be the first correct answer out of a hat, and each week I am offering a prize of £20. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.
Last week’s solution 1 Nxd5
Last week’s winner R.G. Chaplin, Woodford Green, Essex
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