Black to play. Schell-Bryant, Isle of Wight 2026. Black’s next move prompted immediate resignation. What was it? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 23 March. 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 Qb7! Then 1…Kxc4 2 Qd5# or 1…Rxb7 2 Rdxc3# or 1…Kc2 2 Rcxc3#. Other moves are met by 2 Qxb4#
Last week’s winner Pete Paisley, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire
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