Morpeth Chess News/Puzzle

Roger C the joint winner of Parks Open Congress (5 round tournament) moved to Gosforth in the summer of 2023.

Morpeth A team played in the second division on 12/10/23, winning 4-0 against a new Forest Hall top team. James won in a type of catalan structure and Mikes "dragon" roared on board one.

Wins also for Martin and Alan. The next A team match is away to South Shields - where Alan once had club legend James C accidentally drop a pint over his shoes! In this blogs chess position - Stuart (Forest Hall) vs Martin (Morpeth) - reached this position after move 30. Stuart sets a trap with his next move as white.

What was his 31st move?