Mate in 7 · puzzle T008649
Tsume shogi #8649: mate in 7
Black to move and checkmate in 7 (4 of your moves and 3 replies). Black has 2 knights, 2 lances, 4 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 8b. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ +Rx5b — The dragon captures on 5b, check.
- △ K-7c — The king escapes to 7c.
- ▲ B-5e — The bishop moves to 5e, check.
- △ P-6d — White's pawn moves to 6d.
- ▲ Bx6d — The bishop captures on 6d, check.
- △ K-8c — The king escapes to 8c.
- ▲ +R-6c — The dragon moves to 6c — checkmate. (2 other final moves also mate.)
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