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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T007346

Tsume shogi #7346: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has gold, knight, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 3b. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ G*2b — Drop a gold on 2b, check.
  2. △ Kx2b — The king takes on 2b.
  3. ▲ +Bx4d — The horse captures on 4d, check.
  4. △ K-3a — The king escapes to 3a.
  5. ▲ +B-2b — The horse moves to 2b, check.
  6. △ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
  7. ▲ +B-3b — The horse moves to 3b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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