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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T001769

Tsume shogi #1769: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has rook, gold, silver, knight, lance, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7d. 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. ▲ R*7e — Drop a rook on 7e, check.
  2. △ K-8c — The king escapes to 8c.
  3. ▲ N*9e — Drop a knight on 9e, check.
  4. △ K-9b — The king escapes to 9b.
  5. ▲ G*9a — Drop a gold on 9a — checkmate.

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