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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T003457

Tsume shogi #3457: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 2 silvers, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 8b. 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. ▲ Bx7b+ — The bishop captures on 7b and promotes, check.
  2. △ Rx7b — White captures with the rook on 7b.
  3. ▲ R*8a — Drop a rook on 8a, check.
  4. △ K-9c — The king escapes to 9c.
  5. ▲ G*8d — Drop a gold on 8d — checkmate.

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