No. 908

Luke McShane
issue 18 July 2026

Black to play. Sukandar-Caruana, Naroditsky Memorial Rapid, July 2026. Caruana holds a big advantage in the endgame, and his next move decided matters with a flourish. What did he play? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 20 July. 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…Qxh2+! 2 Kxh2 Rh7+ 3 Kg1 Rh1#

Last week’s winner Makram Hayek, Windermere

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