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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T008158

Tsume shogi #8158: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has bishop, knight, pawn 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. ▲ +R-2b — The dragon moves to 2b, check.
  2. △ K-4a — The king escapes to 4a.
  3. ▲ N*3c — Drop a knight on 3c, check.
  4. △ K-5a — The king escapes to 5a.
  5. ▲ +R-3a — The dragon moves to 3a, check.
  6. △ K-5b — The king escapes to 5b.
  7. ▲ +R-4a — The dragon moves to 4a — checkmate.

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