Mate in 7 · puzzle T002721
Tsume shogi #2721: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has gold, knight, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4a. 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)
- ▲ +Bx6a — The horse captures on 6a, check.
- △ S-4b — White's silver moves to 4b.
- ▲ G*5a — Drop a gold on 5a, check.
- △ K-3a — The king escapes to 3a.
- ▲ S*2b — Drop a silver on 2b, check.
- △ K-3b — The king escapes to 3b.
- ▲ +B-2a — The horse moves to 2a — checkmate.
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