30 JULY 1983, Page 31

Chequers Competition No 2

My experience from Competition No 1 has made it clear that the positions set were dauntingly difficult. Accordingly, No 2, given below, is much easier to handle. Please write your solution on a postcard and send it to: Chequers Chess Competition No 2, The Spectator, 56, Doughty Street, London ,WC1W 2LL.

The first correct answer pulled out of a hat on 19 August will win the £200 prize.

White to play. What should be the result? Give brief analysis.