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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T005998

Tsume shogi #5998: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has bishop, 2 golds, knight, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 2b. The solution uses 3 drops. 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. ▲ B*3a — Drop a bishop on 3a, check.
  2. △ K-1b — The king escapes to 1b.
  3. ▲ G*1c — Drop a gold on 1c, check.
  4. △ Nx1c — White captures with the knight on 1c.
  5. ▲ G*2b — Drop a gold on 2b — checkmate.

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