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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T006297

Tsume shogi #6297: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has rook, bishop, gold, 7 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 5a. 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. ▲ G*6a — Drop a gold on 6a, check.
  2. △ Kx6a — The king takes on 6a.
  3. ▲ B*7b — Drop a bishop on 7b, check.
  4. △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
  5. ▲ R*6a — Drop a rook on 6a — checkmate.

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