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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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987654321abcdefghi+RNPG+SLSKLGPPPPP+NP+L+N
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T005936

Tsume shogi #5936: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has 2 bishops, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 3c. 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. ▲ +R-3a — The dragon moves to 3a, check.
  2. △ K-4c — The king escapes to 4c.
  3. ▲ +R-3b — The dragon moves to 3b, check.
  4. △ K-5c — The king escapes to 5c.
  5. ▲ B*3a — Drop a bishop on 3a, check.
  6. △ G-4b — White's gold moves to 4b.
  7. ▲ Bx4b+ — The bishop captures on 4b and promotes — checkmate.

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