Raymond Keene

no. 555

issue 25 May 2019

White to play. This position is from Dubov-Giri, Moscow 2019. How did White conclude with a fine blow that forced a quick checkmate? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 28 May or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk. 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 … Rxf5
Last week’s winner D.V. Jones, Caereinion, Powys

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