Mate in 5 · puzzle T004937
Tsume shogi #4937: mate in 5
Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has bishop, 2 silvers, knight, lance, 6 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 5a. 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)
- ▲ +R-3a — The dragon moves to 3a, check.
- △ K-5b — The king escapes to 5b.
- ▲ B*4a — Drop a bishop on 4a, check.
- △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
- ▲ B-6c+ — The bishop moves to 6c and promotes — checkmate. (3 other final moves also mate.)
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