How is this checkmate?

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scriptzn

Hello. I attach a screenshot. Can someone tell why couldn't king take rook?

scriptzn

Wierd reccommendation since rook would be lost.

Martin_Stahl
scriptzn wrote:

Wierd reccommendation since rook would be lost.

 

Follow the recommended line. It appears white gets mated in 9 moves after the suggested capture.

goodapple25

it's not mate its mate in 9

DreamscapeHorizons

Yeah, what they said. It's not mate right then and there, it's in 9 moves with best play.

Ramanjharaman

Yes this is checkmate after 3 moves

scriptzn

Thanks for everyone!