I came across a game between British GMs John Nunn (left) and Mark Hebden from the recently concluded World Seniors Championship. There was a very neat finish to the game, and so I thought I’ll share it.

In a lost endgame position, Hebden tried his last chance with …Rg1:

How should White react?

A) Kxg1 – Capture Black’s Rook, or

B) Kf3 – Decline the sacrifice?

Happy Solving! Enjoy!

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    6 replies to "To Take, or Not to Take?"

    • Vishal

      …(deleted to avoid being a spoiler)… P.S. I am 11

      • Akshat

        Yup, you’re right, Vishal!
        Good Job!

    • P Chandna

      …(deleted to avoid being a spoiler)…and white wins 🙂

      • Akshat

        That’s correct, Priyav.
        Good Job!

    • Shreyam Mishra

      Hi Akshat! I have been following your blogs for quite a while now and I really love them! Keep them coming !

      As for the solution, I don’t think I should take any credit as I had seen the game already, but I’ll take it.

      55…(deleted to avoid being a spoiler)…to win.

      Wishing you all the luck in future,
      Shreyam

      • Akshat

        You’re right, Shreyam!
        Thanks for the kind words.
        Akshat

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