Chess/Puzzles/Directmates/Three-move 5/Solution

1. d4 Kh5

If 1... Kg4 then 2. e4+ Kh4 3.g3#

2. Qd3, and

3.Qh3#

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Note that h4 is the only place on the board where the black king is mated so quickly.