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Chess puzzle

No. 287

12 October 2013

9:00 AM

12 October 2013

9:00 AM

White to play. This is from Euwe-Alekhine, Zurich 1934. It looks as if Alekhine may have won Euwe’s knight due to the e-file pin. How did Euwe respond in such a way as to avoid material loss and gain a clear advantage? Answers to me at The Spectator by Tuesday 15 October or via email to victoria@spectator.co.uk.

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