Mate in 7 · puzzle T005355
Tsume shogi #5355: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has 2 silvers, lance, 2 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 6b. 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)
- ▲ +L-7b — The promoted lance moves to 7b, check.
- △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
- ▲ +B-2d — The horse moves to 2d, check.
- △ B-3c — White's bishop moves to 3c.
- ▲ +Bx3c — The horse captures on 3c, check.
- △ G-4b — White's gold moves to 4b.
- ▲ S*5b — Drop a silver on 5b — checkmate.
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