Chess Puzzle of the Week (146)

It’s Black’s move in this position from the game between Keith Arkell and Mickey Adams played in the recent British Online Championship.

England No. 1 Adams settled for a draw by repetition here by playing 33… Bb4 34. Rf2 Bc5 35. Rfd2 Bb4 etc..

Could he have done better, do you think? Yes, I want to know what you think, not what your computer thinks.

Do let me know, or, if you prefer, come down to the Roebuck in Hampton Hill on Thursday and show me yourself. If you get it right I’ll buy you a pint.