10 more clues

(8 may not be understandable for non-UK members.)


1 Due a job? I will tidy up the pieces.

2 A pin? Sounds like the best form of defence.

3 A final row with a friend can end the affair.

4 Novel and interesting, but we know no-one should win.

5 Sounds like a competition for sweet fruit?

6 An idiot’s assistant is as short as they come.

7 Mr Flash’s title is the best.

8 Purdy loves Mike’s sacrifice.

9 You deserve this for leaving a piece unprotected!

10 Cretin! Men should change and take more time to move.

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Originally posted by Fat Lady

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Well done, I thought "Purdy" must refer to the Australian master and that "Mike" was Mike Basman.

Anyway:

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You've done great. A couple of clues to finish off:

1 A term used to allow someone to tidy up the chess pieces.

6 Event to determine the challenger for the World Chess Championship.

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Well done. All solved.

Originally posted by Rank outsider
Well done. All solved.

Yes, very nice clues. There must be enough now for someone to create a proper chess-related cryptic crossword?