White to play. This position is from La Bourdonnais-McDonnell, London 1834. White has various ways to finish off, but what is the cleanest kill? Owing to early printing deadlines, we regret that this week’s is not a prize puzzle.
Last week’s solution 1 Qf6+
Last week’s winner Philip White, Wirral, Merseyside
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