Mate in 3 · puzzle T006973
Tsume shogi #6973: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has rook, gold, 2 silvers, knight, 4 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ R*2b — Drop a rook on 2b, check.
- △ K-1d — The king escapes to 1d.
- ▲ R-2e+ — The rook moves to 2e and promotes — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)
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