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CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #176:
Is this a win, draw, loss or forced checkmate ?
forsyth: 3B1k2/P2p1p2/3P2pR/7p/7K/6P1/6PP/3q4
pcs: wKh4,Rh6,Bd8,Pa7d6,g2,g3,h3,
bkf8,qd1,pd7,f7,g6,h5

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

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