Tsume shogi #5680: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has bishop, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 3b. No drops are needed. 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)

▲ R-2b+ — The rook moves to 2b and promotes, check.
△ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
▲ +Rx2a — The dragon captures on 2a — checkmate.

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