White to play. Keymer-Giri, Tata Steel Masters, Wijk aan Zee 2026. Giri has just captured a pawn on d4. The position looks benign, but Keymer’s next move prompted Giri to resign. What was it? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 9 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 Ba7! threatens Rf7-c7 mate. Black resigned since 1…Bd7 2 Rf8+ Be8 3 Rxe8+ Kd7 4 Nxg7 is hopeless.
Last week’s winner Nicole Stansfield, Luddenden, Halifax
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