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Puzzle B3: White to move and mate in 3 (Composed in the 9th century).

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HINT:

Sacrifices will force the Black King into a dead-end corridor.

SOLUTION:

1.Nh5+ Rxh5   2.Rg6+ Kxg6   3.Re6#