Mate in 7 · puzzle T005060
Tsume shogi #5060: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has silver, lance, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 2c. 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)
- ▲ +Rx3c — The dragon captures on 3c, check.
- △ K-1d — The king escapes to 1d.
- ▲ +R-3d — The dragon moves to 3d, check.
- △ K-1c — The king escapes to 1c.
- ▲ L*1d — Drop a lance on 1d, check.
- △ K-2b — The king escapes to 2b.
- ▲ G-3b — The gold moves to 3b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)
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