White looks to have everything covered, for now.
He doesn't notice that gaping hole on g2.
What's that? You don't either? Well hang
on a second...
1...Rxh3+
A clearance sacrifice, designed to clear the way for
other units of the Black army.
2.Bxh3
"He doesn't notice that gaping hole on g2."
Now do you see it?
2...Rxh3+ 3.Kxh3
Now the king has nowhere to hide, and Black delivers
the final blow.
3...Qh5#
Also effecting checkmate are 3...Qh6 and 3...Qh7.
I think I prefer the latter, personally. How about you?
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