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CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #174:
Is this a win, draw or forced checkmate ?
forsyth: 5q2/n2P1k2/2b5/8/8/3N4/4BK2/6Q1
pcs: wKf2,Qg1,Be2,Nd3,Pd7,bkf7,qf8,bc6,na7

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 #174 ( ended June 30th, 2003 )
#174: white to move .. find the best result.
a perfect solution is worth 10 pts

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