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Mate in 5 · puzzle T002515

Tsume shogi #2515: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has bishop, knight, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 4c. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ N*5e — Drop a knight on 5e, check.
  2. △ K-5d — The king escapes to 5d.
  3. ▲ B*4c — Drop a bishop on 4c, check.
  4. △ K-6d — The king escapes to 6d.
  5. ▲ B-6e+ — The bishop moves to 6e and promotes — checkmate.

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