Black to play. Mendonca-Mishra, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, 2026. Mishra missed a beautiful win here, and later lost the game on time. Which move forces a quick checkmate? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 21 September. 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 Ne6! wins. Most rook moves allow a knight fork, while 1…Rh5 or 1… Rd1 are met by 2 f3+ with a fork to follow.
Last week’s winner Jack Reed, Cramlington, Northumberland
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