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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T003290

Tsume shogi #3290: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, silver, knight, 2 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 6a. 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. ▲ S*7b — Drop a silver on 7b, check.
  2. △ K-6b — The king escapes to 6b.
  3. ▲ Sx7a= — The silver captures on 7a without promoting, check.
  4. △ K-6a — The king escapes to 6a.
  5. ▲ G*7b — Drop a gold on 7b — checkmate.

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