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Mate in 5 · puzzle T005339

Tsume shogi #5339: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has silver, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 1a. 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. ▲ P-2a+ — The pawn moves to 2a and promotes, check.
  2. △ Kx2a — The king takes on 2a.
  3. ▲ S*2b — Drop a silver on 2b, check.
  4. △ K-3b — The king escapes to 3b.
  5. ▲ B-3c+ — The bishop moves to 3c and promotes — checkmate.

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