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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T007831

Tsume shogi #7831: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has bishop, 5 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4d. 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.

Solution (tap to reveal)
  1. ▲ B*5e — Drop a bishop on 5e, check.
  2. △ K-3e — The king escapes to 3e.
  3. ▲ +B-3f — The horse moves to 3f, check.
  4. △ K-2d — The king escapes to 2d.
  5. ▲ +Bx1d — The horse captures on 1d, check.
  6. △ K-3e — The king escapes to 3e.
  7. ▲ G*3f — Drop a gold on 3f — checkmate.

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