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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T003397

Tsume shogi #3397: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has 2 golds, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 5c. 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. ▲ G*4c — Drop a gold on 4c, check.
  2. △ K-6c — The king escapes to 6c.
  3. ▲ +Rx5b — The dragon captures on 5b, check.
  4. △ K-7c — The king escapes to 7c.
  5. ▲ +R-5c — The dragon moves to 5c, check.
  6. △ K-7b — The king escapes to 7b.
  7. ▲ G*6b — Drop a gold on 6b — checkmate.

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