Chess Problem

I have been going through the eBook - 700 Chess Problems - Selected from the Compositions of Mrs. W. J. Baird [1902]. She says "The Chess Problems contained in this volume are the product of the labour and recreation of some fourteen years. I say "labour," because I am not such a Chess enthusiast as to believe that a collection such as this can be produced without persistent application partaking of the nature of work; and "recreation," because the work has been a pleasure - how great a pleasure only a composer can fully realize".

The Chess Problem shown here is from the Morning Post dated June 30th, 1888 - White to move and mate in two moves. Any takers?

My Chess friend ChessSmith talks about this post here and here.

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