White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Philip Hamilton Williams, Hackney Mercury, 1895. Email answers (first move only) to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 28 September. 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…Qh1+!! 2 Kxh1 g2+ and then 3 Kf1 Rf1+ 4 Kh2 Rh1# or 3 Kh2 g1=Q+ 4 Qxg1 Rh4#
Last week’s winner David Barlow, London SE22
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