26th January 2026
Selected by Michael McDowell
Erik Gustav Schultz
1st Prize, Tidskrift för Schack 1904-II (version)
Mate in 4
An old-time favourite which should not prove difficult to solve.
The solution will appear here on Friday 30th January 2026.
1.Qa8 Kxd4 2.Qh8+ Kd5 3.Qa1 Kc6 4.Qh1 (1...Kf6 2.Qh8 mate)
A solution which needs no explanation.
Kirubahar Rajaclimax: A mind-blowing problem. I was thrilled to find the answer. The queen travels to all corners.