White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Sam Loyd, The Musical World, 1858. Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 26 January. There is a prize of a £20 John Lewis voucher 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… e3!! 2 Bxc6 e2 wins, e.g. 3 Bxd7 e1=Q+ 4 Kc2 Re2+ 5 Kd3 Re3+ etc
Last week’s winner Revd Robin Burgess, London W5
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