Black to play. This is from Anand-Gelfand, rapid-play play-off, World Championship, Moscow 2012. Gelfand eventually lost, but he had a clever chance here to make a clear draw. How? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 26 July or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk or by fax on 020 7681 3773.

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