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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T003114

Tsume shogi #3114: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has bishop, 2 silvers, knight, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 1b. The solution uses 4 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*2d — Drop a knight on 2d, check.
  2. △ K-2b — The king escapes to 2b.
  3. ▲ S*1a — Drop a silver on 1a, check.
  4. △ Kx1a — The king takes on 1a.
  5. ▲ S*1b — Drop a silver on 1b, check.
  6. △ K-2b — The king escapes to 2b.
  7. ▲ B*1a — Drop a bishop on 1a — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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