Mate in 7 · puzzle T003611
Tsume shogi #3611: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has lance, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4a. The solution uses a drop. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ L*4b — Drop a lance on 4b, check.
- △ Kx4b — The king takes on 4b.
- ▲ B-3c+ — The bishop moves to 3c and promotes, check.
- △ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
- ▲ +B-5a — The horse moves to 5a, check.
- △ K-3b — The king escapes to 3b.
- ▲ +R-3c — The dragon moves to 3c — checkmate.
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