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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T005329

Tsume shogi #5329: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 2 knights, 2 lances, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 4c. 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)
  1. ▲ +Rx3c — The dragon captures on 3c, check.
  2. △ K-5d — The king escapes to 5d.
  3. ▲ G*6e — Drop a gold on 6e, check.
  4. △ K-6c — The king escapes to 6c.
  5. ▲ G-6b — The gold moves to 6b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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