Luke McShane

No. 789

issue 24 February 2024

White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by M. Lokker, Shakhmatnaya Moskva, 1967 Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 26 February. 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 Bd3! Bxd3 2 Qd2# or 1…Rxd3 2 Qb1#.

Last week’s winner Colin Ratledge, Leven, East Yorks

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