Chess puzzle

No. 887

21 February 2026

9:00 AM

21 February 2026

9:00 AM

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Heinrich Meyer, 1898. Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 23 February. 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 Qxh5+! Kxh5 2 Rh7 mate

Last week’s winner Eric Lander, Bradworthy, Devon

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