Black and White

By Mrs. W.J. Baird. White to mate in two moves.

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White wins with the quiet. 1. Qe2! Then:

1. … Kd5 2. Nb4#

1. … b4 2. Nf4#

1. … d5 2. Qc2#

1. … N any 2. Qe4#

From the Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News, 1902.

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