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Mate in 7. Every move must be check.
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Mate in 7 · puzzle T008456

Tsume shogi #8456: mate in 7

Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has rook, 2 silvers, pawn in hand. The White king stands on 9c. The solution uses 4 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. ▲ S*8b — Drop a silver on 8b, check.
  2. △ Kx9d — The king takes on 9d.
  3. ▲ P*9e — Drop a pawn on 9e, check.
  4. △ Kx9e — The king takes on 9e.
  5. ▲ S*8f — Drop a silver on 8f, check.
  6. △ K-9d — The king escapes to 9d.
  7. ▲ R*9e — Drop a rook on 9e — checkmate.

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