No. 850

Luke McShane
issue 17 May 2025

White to play and draw. The conclusion of an endgame study composed by Frédéric Lazard in 1946. Which move allows White to salvage a draw from this position? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 19 May. 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 Qxc8+! and Tal resigned because 1…Bxc8 2 Re8 is mate

Last week’s winner Robert Fortune, Barnet, London N12

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