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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T003008

Tsume shogi #3008: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has silver, knight, lance 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*3e — Drop a knight on 3e, check.
  2. △ K-3d — The king escapes to 3d.
  3. ▲ S*4c — Drop a silver on 4c, check.
  4. △ Kx3e — The king takes on 3e.
  5. ▲ P-3f — The pawn moves to 3f — checkmate. (2 other final moves also mate.)

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