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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T004048

Tsume shogi #4048: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has bishop, gold, knight, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 3a. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ +Rx5a — The dragon captures on 5a, check.
  2. △ S-4a — White's silver moves to 4a.
  3. ▲ G*4b — Drop a gold on 4b, check.
  4. △ K-2a — The king escapes to 2a.
  5. ▲ G*3b — Drop a gold on 3b, check.
  6. △ K-1b — The king escapes to 1b.
  7. ▲ B*2a — Drop a bishop on 2a — checkmate.

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