White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Orrin Frink, Good Companions, 1919. What is White’s first move? Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 22 June. 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 Rxh6+ Bxh6 2 Qb2+ Bg7 (or 2…Rf6 3 Qxf6+ Bg7 4 Nf7+ wins quickly) 3 Qh2+ with mate to follow.
Last week’s winner Stephen Walsh, Monmouth
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