13 DECEMBER 1969, page 39

Chess 469

PHILIDOR S. Loyd (New York, 1892). White to play and mate in two moves. Solution next week. Solution to No. 468 (Loshinsky): Kt-B2. threat Kt-Q6 mate. A 1 . s . KxP; 2 Q-Kt7ch.......

Competition

No. 583: Figures of fun Mr Denis Healey has been nominated for a European award to the 'most humorous statesman of the year'. Competitors are in- vited to draft the opening......

Crossword 1408

1 Two cardinal points lead to the truth of austerity (8) 5 Medico taking to water calls for a terrible, sacrifice (6) 9 Transfer you can't give back, chilling thought (8) It) 'I......