No. 848
White to play. Dardha-Sorensen, Grenke Freestyle Open, 2025. The knight forks rook and bishop, and Re6-e3 runs into another fork with Nd4-c2+. Which move enabled Dardha to decide the game in his favour? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 5 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.
Last week's solution 1…Bf3 with the idea 2 gxf3 Rh6 mate. White tried 2 Be6 but resigned after 2…Rxg2+
Last week's winner Phil Hair, Cambusbarron, Stirling
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