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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T000624

Tsume shogi #624: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has gold, knight, 2 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7b. The solution uses 3 drops. 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. ▲ G*8c — Drop a gold on 8c, check.
  2. △ K-7a — The king escapes to 7a.
  3. ▲ Sx8a+ — The silver captures on 8a and promotes, check.
  4. △ Kx8a — The king takes on 8a.
  5. ▲ N*9c — Drop a knight on 9c, check.
  6. △ K-7a — The king escapes to 7a.
  7. ▲ R*8a — Drop a rook on 8a — checkmate.

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