Luke McShane

No. 760

issue 15 July 2023

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Michael Lipton, the Jerusalem Post, 1960 Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 17 July. There is a prize of £20 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 Rf8+! Kg7 2 Rg8+ Kf7 3 d8=N+ Ke7 4 Re8+ Kd6 5 Nf7+ and at least Rxe2 to follow.

Last week’s winner Richard Hazell, Tickhill, South Yorks

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