Mate in 3 · puzzle T005099
Tsume shogi #5099: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has gold, silver, knight, 7 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 3a. No drops are needed. 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 rook captures on 3c and promotes, check.
- △ G-3b — White's gold moves to 3b.
- ▲ Sx3b+ — The silver captures on 3b and promotes — checkmate. (4 other final moves also mate.)
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