Tsume shogi #8509: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has 2 golds, silver, knight, lance, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 4d. 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)

▲ N*3f — Drop a knight on 3f, check.
△ Kx3d — The king takes on 3d.
▲ +Rx2d — The dragon captures on 2d — checkmate.

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