Weekly Puzzle July 6

Written By Gabi Antova

WFM Valeria Kleymenova vs WIM

Anastasia Kirtadze

FIDE World Youth Chess Championship 2026, Group Girls Under 18

This week’s puzzle comes from the World Youth Chess Championship, where eventual champion Valeria faced Georgia’s rising star Anastasia. Valeria was unstoppable in the event, scoring an exceptional 10/11. Can you find the key idea that appeared in their game?

White to move and win!

Ready to Check Your Solution?

30. f4!

A devastating check with the f pawn! Black can only delay the inevitable mate for a few moves by giving up the queen with 30…Qxf4.

Otherwise, 30…Kh5 loses to checkmate in 1 after 31. Qf5#

Black resigns.

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Link to the Full Game
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