White to play. This position is from Van Wely-Carlsen, Wijk aan Zee 2016. Carlsen had a lucky escape in this game as White could have forced this position. How can he now finish off? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 16 February or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat.

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