Kent Junior Chess Association (KJCA) Coaching

This is from a game by our very own Grandmaster Chris Ward from the British Championship 1996. The position looks difficult for White, but Chris had it all planned. Can you see how he forced checkmate in just two moves? The game was key in Chris winning that year’s Championship and securing the Grandmaster title.

Answer next time as usual.

Answer to Puzzle no 21:
After the sneaky 1 Qe2 Ng-f6?? White played 2 Nd6! ++ Ouch