Mate in 5 · puzzle T002444
Tsume shogi #2444: mate in 5
Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 2 silvers, 2 knights, lance, 10 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 9g. 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)
- ▲ L*9i — Drop a lance on 9i, check.
- △ Gx9i — White captures with the gold on 9i.
- ▲ +Bx9f — The horse captures on 9f, check.
- △ Kx9f — The king takes on 9f.
- ▲ G*8g — Drop a gold on 8g — checkmate.
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