Mate in 5 Exercise 33

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White plays and wins in 2 moves https://lichess.org/fIB8yxvu

  1. Kg6 Rd1 2. Rf8#

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The analysis board does checkmate in 5 moves

  1. Kg6 Rg8+ 2. Kh6 Rg6+ 3. Kxg6 Kg8 4. Rf2+ Kh8 5. Rh2#

Using the rook to check extends the game.

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https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Puzzles-Advanced-Expert-Level/dp/B0917YQZP1

Mate in 5 Exercise 33 | Ecency