Mate in 7 · puzzle T007522
Tsume shogi #7522: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has 2 knights in hand. The White king stands on 4b. The solution uses 2 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)
- ▲ +Rx6b — The dragon captures on 6b, check.
- △ S*5b — White blocks with a silver drop on 5b.
- ▲ N*5d — Drop a knight on 5d, check.
- △ Px5d — White captures with the pawn on 5d.
- ▲ G*5c — Drop a gold on 5c, check.
- △ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
- ▲ +Rx5b — The dragon captures on 5b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)
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