Tsume shogi #7288: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has bishop, 2 lances, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4a. 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)

▲ +R-3b — The dragon moves to 3b, check.
△ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
▲ +Rx5b — The dragon captures on 5b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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