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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T005463

Tsume shogi #5463: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has rook, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4d. 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. ▲ Rx2d — The rook captures on 2d, check.
  2. △ K-3c — The king escapes to 3c.
  3. ▲ R*3d — Drop a rook on 3d, check.
  4. △ K-4b — The king escapes to 4b.
  5. ▲ R-3a+ — The rook moves to 3a and promotes — checkmate.

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