Mate in 3 · puzzle T004664
Tsume shogi #4664: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has gold, 3 knights, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 1d. 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)
- ▲ G*2e — Drop a gold on 2e, check.
- △ Sx2e — White captures with the silver on 2e.
- ▲ +Bx2e — The horse captures on 2e — checkmate.
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