Mate in 3. Every move must be check.
Genno pieces in hand
You
Your move.
Daily puzzle · 2026-10-03
Daily tsume: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has gold, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7a. No drops are needed. Every one of your moves must give check, and White always chooses the reply that lasts longest.
Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆ · tap a piece, then a square. Pieces in your hand can be dropped.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ Bx5c+ — The bishop captures on 5c and promotes, check.
- △ K-6a — The king escapes to 6a.
- ▲ +Px5b — The tokin captures on 5b — checkmate.
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