Mate in 7 · puzzle T005731
Tsume shogi #5731: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has knight, 7 pawns 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ +Bx4a — The horse captures on 4a, check.
- △ K-2a — The king escapes to 2a.
- ▲ Nx3c= — The knight captures on 3c without promoting, check.
- △ Bx3c — White captures with the bishop on 3c.
- ▲ +Bx3a — The horse captures on 3a, check.
- △ K-1a — The king escapes to 1a.
- ▲ +B-2a — The horse moves to 2a — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)
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