Mate in 7 · puzzle T001187
Tsume shogi #1187: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has rook, bishop, knight, lance, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4b. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ N*3d — Drop a knight on 3d, check.
- △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
- ▲ R*7a — Drop a rook on 7a, check.
- △ K-6b — The king escapes to 6b.
- ▲ R-7b+ — The rook moves to 7b and promotes, check.
- △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
- ▲ +R-7a — The dragon moves to 7a — checkmate.
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