No. 904

Luke McShane
issue 20 June 2026

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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