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CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #172:
Is this a win, draw or forced checkmate ?
forsyth: r2N2b1/1b6/3p1p2/Q1b4R/4k2K/R6N/3P1pP1/B4n2  
pcs: wKh4,Qa5,Ra3,h5,Ba1,g8,Nd8,h3,Pd2,g2,
bke4,bb7,c5,nf1,pd6,f2,f6

Fill in the blanks against all best defenses:
1. White _______ ( correct assessment is worth 2 pts )
2. Starting with 1. ________ ( key move/s worth 3 pts )
3. Followed by 1 .. ________ ( variation/s worth 5 pts )

Note:
If you find more than one solution, list all you find.
1 pt deduction for each incorrect fill; 3 attempts allowed

Email your solution to #172 ( ended June 20th, 2003 )
#172: white to move .. find the best result.
a perfect solution is worth 10 pts

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