White to play and mate in two moves. Composed by Sam Loyd, 1857. Answers should be emailed to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 23 November. 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 Qg7+!! Kxg7 2 Nf5+ Kg8 3 Nh6 mate.
Last week’s winner David Pearson, Herstmonceux, East Sussex
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