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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T003732

Tsume shogi #3732: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has 2 knights, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 3b. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ +R-2a — The dragon moves to 2a, check.
  2. △ K-4b — The king escapes to 4b.
  3. ▲ +Sx4a — The promoted silver captures on 4a, check.
  4. △ Kx4a — The king takes on 4a.
  5. ▲ G*3b — Drop a gold on 3b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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