White to play and mate in 2. Composed by Sam Loyd, La Stratégie, 1867. Email answers to chess@spectator.co.uk by Monday 18 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 Be8! threatens 2 Nf3#. If 1…g6+ 2 Nf7# or 1…g5+ 2 Nd7#
Last week’s winner Colin Ratledge, Leven, East Yorks
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