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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T008083

Tsume shogi #8083: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has knight, lance, pawn 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)
  1. ▲ B-1d — The bishop moves to 1d, check.
  2. △ K-4b — The king escapes to 4b.
  3. ▲ +R-1b — The dragon moves to 1b, check.
  4. △ S-2b — White's silver moves to 2b.
  5. ▲ +Rx2b — The dragon captures on 2b, check.
  6. △ P-3b — White's pawn moves to 3b.
  7. ▲ +Rx3b — The dragon captures on 3b — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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