Daily Chess Puzzle

Today’s problem is a position from the recent Sinquefield Cup: I’ve given the position, since it compares very similarly wiht Lundin v Smyslov, posted recently.

As is my custom, I only say which side is to play: and not giving an idea if the move wins or otherwise, unless on occasion I think signposting would be helpful. Instead, the problems are posed with the instruction to decide what you would play, as in a game.

Black to play

Vachier-Lagrave v Carlsen, Saint Louise 28/8/19

Solution

1…Kh8!, showing the same imagination as Smyslov, anticipating the opening the g-file. It happened after 2 f4 gf 3 Bf4 Rg8, and Magnus won in style.

FEN

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