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CHESS IQ Event 5 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #178:
Is this a win or forced checkmate ?
forsyth:
7n/3p1PP1/2pNk1P1/2p1N2R/2n5/1BrPB1Q1/2p5/2K1R3  
pcs: wKc1,Qg3,Re1,h5,Bb3,e3,Nd6,e5,Pd4,f7,g6,g7,
bke6,rc3,nc4,h8,pc2,c5,c6,d7

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

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