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Mate in 3. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 3 · puzzle T000186

Tsume shogi #186: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has bishop, silver, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 6a. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ B*4c — Drop a bishop on 4c, check.
  2. △ G-5b — White's gold moves to 5b.
  3. ▲ +Lx5b — The promoted lance captures on 5b — checkmate. (2 other final moves also mate.)

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