Daily puzzle · 2026-10-12
Daily tsume: Monday, October 12, 2026
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has bishop, silver, knight, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 5b. The solution uses a drop. 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)
- ▲ Bx7d — The bishop captures on 7d, check.
- △ Px7d — White captures with the pawn on 7d.
- ▲ R*6b — Drop a rook on 6b — checkmate.
The game begins when the pieces start falling, child.
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