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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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987654321abcdefghiNG+RBLKPPPRPPPPPB
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T005574

Tsume shogi #5574: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 2 silvers, knight, lance, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 6c. 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. ▲ +Rx6a — The dragon captures on 6a, check.
  2. △ K-5d — The king escapes to 5d.
  3. ▲ +R-6d — The dragon moves to 6d, check.
  4. △ K-4e — The king escapes to 4e.
  5. ▲ G*4f — Drop a gold on 4f — checkmate.

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