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Mate in 3. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 3 · puzzle T000967

Tsume shogi #967: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has bishop, silver, 3 knights, lance, 6 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 8a. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ Rx7a+ — The rook captures on 7a and promotes, check.
  2. △ K-9b — The king escapes to 9b.
  3. ▲ +Rx6b — The dragon captures on 6b — checkmate. (2 other final moves also mate.)

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