White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Thomas Dawson, British Chess Magazine, 1942. This problem appeared in the Minor section of the 2026 solving championship. Email answers (first move only) to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 6 April. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher for the first correct answer out of a hat. Please include a postal address.
Last week’s solution 1…Rh5! Once the rooks are exchanged, one of Black’s pawns will race to promotion.
Last week’s winner Christopher Buxton, Walsall
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