Checkmate.
Logic
Level
2
White to move.
Assuming optimal play, what is the minimum number of moves for white to checkmate the black king?
5
2
4
Mate is not possible
3
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White: The queen at b4 moves to d6.
Black: The black king moves to c8.
White: The queen at d6 moves to e7.
Black: Any valid move for black.
White : The rook at h6 moves to h8.
Hence the answer is 3