The Games Room

Chess Problems

(with thanks to Alan Thorn)

These two positions are in games from our current top school players: Harry Grieve* (captain) (L6) and Alex Golding (Third Form). In the first diagram can you see how Alex (playing white) was able to force checkmate? In the second diagram can you see how Harry (playing black) was able to win material?

Answers on p.89 of the 2017 DialOGue magazine.