Mate in 3 · puzzle T002361
Tsume shogi #2361: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has 2 silvers in hand. The White king stands on 3c. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ R-4e+ — The rook moves to 4e and promotes, check.
- △ P*4b — White blocks with a pawn drop on 4b.
- ▲ +Bx4b — The horse captures on 4b — checkmate.
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