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#19 · June 28, 2026
David Howell
David Howell

Happy Birthday, Anish Giri! Anish recently agreed a draw in this position, but he had missed something far stronger. Can you find the quickest path to victory, using a powerful forcing sequence?

Played 2026, in World Rapid Team Championship • Giri vs Huang • Hong Kong
Solution

Bxf7+ Bxf7 Rh8+ Kxh8 Rh1+ Bh5 Rxh5+ Kg7 Qh7#

Check, check, check, check, mate! Good work. You found the mate in 5. These types of tactics are often hidden, but should be findable with disciplined calculation. In Anish's defence, he was low on the clock.