White to play and draw. Composed by A. Lifanov, 2002. The pawn on h4 looks unstoppable, but the draw is still within reach with an accurate sequence. What should White’s first move be? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 3 April. There is a prize of £20 for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address and allow six weeks for prize delivery.
Last week’s solution 1…Qxd2+! 2 Bxd2 e3+ and 3 Kxe3 Nd5+ or 3 Bxe3 Ne4+ or 3 Ke1 exd2+ 4 Kxd2 Ne4+
Last week’s winner Mark Benson, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
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