Mate in 3 · puzzle T007907
Tsume shogi #7907: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has gold, lance, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 2a. 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)
- ▲ G*3b — Drop a gold on 3b, check.
- △ K-1b — The king escapes to 1b.
- ▲ L*1c — Drop a lance on 1c — checkmate.
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