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CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #175:
Is this a win, draw or forced checkmate ?
forsyth:
1k6/2p5/K1p1P1P1/2p1pP2/P1P1pQ2/4p3/4p3/4qn2
pcs: wKa6,Qf4,Pa4,c4,e6,f5,g6,
bkb8,qe1,nf1,pc5,c6,c7,e2,e3,e4,e5

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

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