Mate in 5 · puzzle T002980
Tsume shogi #2980: mate in 5
Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has silver, knight, 2 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 9c. 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)
- ▲ S*8b — Drop a silver on 8b, check.
- △ K-9b — The king escapes to 9b.
- ▲ P*9c — Drop a pawn on 9c, check.
- △ K-8c — The king escapes to 8c.
- ▲ +Rx7c — The dragon captures on 7c — checkmate.
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