Mate in 5 · puzzle T004003
Tsume shogi #4003: mate in 5
Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has rook, 2 silvers, knight, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4a. The solution uses 3 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ S*5b — Drop a silver on 5b, check.
- △ Kx5b — The king takes on 5b.
- ▲ R*6b — Drop a rook on 6b, check.
- △ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
- ▲ S*5b — Drop a silver on 5b — checkmate.
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