Black to play. Wikar-Rida, European Women’s Championship, 2025. Three pawns down, 13-year-old Rida had done well to create counter-chances, and here she spotted her opportunity. Which move won her the game? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 28 April. 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 Nf5. If 1…Ke4/1…Ke6 2 Nc5# or 1…Kc4/1…Kc6 2 Ne5#
Last week’s winner David Bradley, London N8
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