Curious Continuations Sponsored by Paramount and Penthouse Cinemas

In this week's problem White is to play and force a quick mate. Solutions should be handed in at the Salient office by mid-day Wednesday. The first correct solution drawn out of a hat wins the prize of a double pass to either the Paramount or Penthouse cinemas. Last week's problem caused some difficulty and there was only one correct solution sent in. The solution runs 1.g4 ch.; fg3; If 1...Kh4, 2. kh2, h5; 3. Rh6 and mate follows. 2. Rh4 ch.; gh4; (2...Kh4; 3. Rh6 mate) 3. Rb5 ch. and wins.

Last week's winner was Peter Hawkes. Tickets can be picked up at the Salient office.

David Beach