No. 886

Luke McShane
issue 14 February 2026

White to play. Jacorey Bynum-Magnus Carlsen, chess.com, 2026. In another Titled Tuesday game, a teenage national master from the USA scored a memorable upset. Which move forced a quick mate here? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 16 February. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.

Last week’s solution 1 Rc4! forks the bishops, so Giri resigned.

Last week’s winner Shaun Daly, Wicklewood, Norfolk

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