it is tactics time!
Logic
Level
3
White to move. What is the minimum number of moves for white to checkmate the black king? Assume both sides play optimally.
2
4
1
3
Force mate is not possible.
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1 solution
Notice how both Black Knights are defending two different squares: Knight on f6 defends the Rook on d5 and the d7 square while the Knight on e3 defends the Rook on d5 and the Bishop on c2. Thus, the plan is to distract one of the Black Knights to d5 so checkmate is possible.
If Black takes with Knight on e3 (Nexd5) 2. Rxc2#
If Black takes with Knight on f4 (Nfxd5) 2. Qd7#