White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Philip Hamilton Williams, 1894. Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 18 September. 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…Qd7! deflects the queen from the defence of e1. White resigned, as 2 Qc3 Rxe1+ 3 Qxe1 Qxc6 wins. But not 1…Qd5? 2 Qxd5 check!
Last week’s winner Charles Sainson, London W9
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