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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T000833

Tsume shogi #833: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 2 silvers, 6 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7b. The solution uses 2 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. ▲ Rx6b+ — The rook captures on 6b and promotes, check.
  2. △ Kx6b — The king takes on 6b.
  3. ▲ S*6c — Drop a silver on 6c, check.
  4. △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
  5. ▲ G*5b — Drop a gold on 5b — checkmate.

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