A very nice speed problem awaits us this month; it's a situation that looks contrived, but arose in actual play. Good visualization and a firm grasp of tactics will lead you to the solution. It's really easy enough ... but can you get it in thirty seconds? Click below to show the position and to start our no-turning-back Javascript clock. Full speed ahead!

June Speed Problem

Did you get it? Click on Read More to reveal the very pleasing solution.

Solution

27-24 16-20 (forced) 31-26 20-27 23-14 9-18 32-14 White Wins. Wow!