Mate in 7 · puzzle T007034
Tsume shogi #7034: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has rook, gold, knight, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4b. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ +Rx2b — The dragon captures on 2b, check.
- △ B*3b — White blocks with a bishop drop on 3b.
- ▲ S*3a — Drop a silver on 3a, check.
- △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
- ▲ G*4b — Drop a gold on 4b, check.
- △ K-6a — The king escapes to 6a.
- ▲ R*5a — Drop a rook on 5a — checkmate.
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