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Mate in 5 · puzzle T006758

Tsume shogi #6758: mate in 5

Black to move and checkmate in 5 (3 of your moves and 2 replies). Black has nothing in hand — only the pieces on the board. The White king stands on 9d. No drops are needed. 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-8d — The gold moves to 8d, check.
  2. △ Kx8d — The king takes on 8d.
  3. ▲ +Rx8e — The dragon captures on 8e, check.
  4. △ K-9c — The king escapes to 9c.
  5. ▲ B-8b+ — The bishop moves to 8b and promotes — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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