Tsume shogi #3374: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 9d. No drops are needed. 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)

▲ Rx9a+ — The rook captures on 9a and promotes, check.
△ K-8c — The king escapes to 8c.
▲ +R-8b — The dragon moves to 8b, check.
△ Kx7d — The king takes on 7d.
▲ +R-8d — The dragon moves to 8d — checkmate.

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