No. 900

Luke McShane
issue 23 May 2026

Black to play. Pranav-Movahed, Baku Open 2026. Movahed won the game and the tournament with a beautiful combination here. What was the crucial first move? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 25 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 Rh1!! Kxh1 2 Kf2 wins, or 1…Kxh3 2 Kf2, or 1…Nf3 2 h4 etc.

Last week’s winner Peter Douglas, Edinburgh

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