The venue for Society meetings has changed and the directions to it given on p. 126 of the July 2017 issue are incorrect. Meetings are held at the Hall of St. Botolph’s Church, Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TL. The Hall is set in a small garden behind the church, less than 2 minutes’ walk from Liverpool St. mainline and underground stations.
An old-time favourite by one of the leading English composers of the day.
Solution: An excellent key, 1.Se7, threatens 2.Sc6 and gives the black king two flight squares while allowing a queen check - 1...Ke5 2.Sxf5, 1...Kxe4 2.Re3; 1...Qxe4+ 2.Rc6. Two selfblocks lead to long-range queen mates, 1...fxe4 2.Qxh8 and 1...Be5 2.Qa4. Finally 1...g any brings back 2.Sxf5. In line with the values of the English school of composition the play is completely accurate, with only one mate possible after each black move.
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