Mate in 7 · puzzle T002656
Tsume shogi #2656: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has gold, silver, 2 knights, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 9f. 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)
- ▲ +R-8e — The dragon moves to 8e, check.
- △ K-9g — The king escapes to 9g.
- ▲ G*9f — Drop a gold on 9f, check.
- △ K-8g — The king escapes to 8g.
- ▲ S*7f — Drop a silver on 7f, check.
- △ K-7g — The king escapes to 7g.
- ▲ +B-6g — The horse moves to 6g — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)
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