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CHESS IQ Event 6 .. by IM Conrad Goodman

problem #187:
forsyth: 8/p1PPP3/Q7/1pppp1K1/3k4/3P4/1R1P4/2rnrB2
pcs: wKg5, Qa6, Rb2, Bf1, pc7, d2, d3, d7, e7
bKd4, Rc1, e1, Nd1, pa7, b5, c5, d5, e5

Fill in the blanks against all best defenses.
1. White mates in ___ ( number of moves 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 #187 ( ended Dec 31st, 2003 )
#187: white to move .. find the shortest mate.
a perfect solution is worth 10 pts
  
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