White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Michael Lipton, Deutsche Schachzeitung, 1970. Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 10 June 2024. 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…Be4! threatens mate on g2 and the rook on b7, while 2 Qxe4 Qxe4 3 Rxe4 Rd1+ leads to mate.
Last week’s winner Steve Rothery, Clitheroe, Lancashire
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