12th June 2002
Black's king is on white's side of the board - close to forcing checkmate.
What is whites best move?
4 points for correct answers returned on 19th June

a) Qg7 x a7 Capturing a pawn, but not protecting theking or attacking black 2 points
b) Qg7 x h6+ Looks to give up the queen. But after black plays QxQ white can then play the quiet Kh2 and then Bf2 mate is unstoppable. 4 points
c) f3 - f4 Weakens the pawns, allowing Qxg4+ then Qxf4 1 point
d) Bd4 - f2+ Foring the black king further in but protecting the white king 3 points
e) Kg1 - g2 Going for the mate, but allowing Qe2+ or Nf4+ 2 points
f) Kg1 - h2 Going for the mate but allowing Qe2+ 2 points