Tsume shogi #5218: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, knight, 7 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 7d. 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)

▲ G*8d — Drop a gold on 8d, check.
△ Kx8d — The king takes on 8d.
▲ +R-8b — The dragon moves to 8b, check.
△ K-7d — The king escapes to 7d.
▲ +R-8c — The dragon moves to 8c — checkmate.

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