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Mate in 5 · puzzle T006645

Tsume shogi #6645: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has rook, silver, knight, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 8b. 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. ▲ N*7d — Drop a knight on 7d, check.
  2. △ K-7a — The king escapes to 7a.
  3. ▲ S*8b — Drop a silver on 8b, check.
  4. △ K-6a — The king escapes to 6a.
  5. ▲ R*7a — Drop a rook on 7a — checkmate.

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