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Mate in 5. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 5 · puzzle T006522

Tsume shogi #6522: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has gold, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 2c. 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. ▲ Bx3c+ — The bishop captures on 3c and promotes, check.
  2. △ Bx3c — White captures with the bishop on 3c.
  3. ▲ G*3d — Drop a gold on 3d, check.
  4. △ K-2b — The king escapes to 2b.
  5. ▲ +Rx3a — The dragon captures on 3a — checkmate.

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