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Chess puzzle

no. 518

11 August 2018

9:00 AM

11 August 2018

9:00 AM

Black to play. This is from Howell-McShane, British Championship, Hull 2018. This was the conclusion of the game that enabled Luke McShane to finish joint first with Michael Adams and force a play-off. How did Black conclude? Answers via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk by Tuesday 14 August. There is a prize of £20 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 … Re3
Last week’s winner Roy Bland, Penzance

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