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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T004176

Tsume shogi #4176: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has knight, 2 lances, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 6b. 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. ▲ Sx5b+ — The silver captures on 5b and promotes, check.
  2. △ Kx5b — The king takes on 5b.
  3. ▲ +R-4a — The dragon moves to 4a, check.
  4. △ K-5c — The king escapes to 5c.
  5. ▲ +R-4b — The dragon moves to 4b, check.
  6. △ K-6d — The king escapes to 6d.
  7. ▲ G*6e — Drop a gold on 6e — checkmate.

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