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Mate in 3 · puzzle T008844

Tsume shogi #8844: mate in 3

Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has 2 silvers in hand. The White king stands on 4a. 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. ▲ S*4b — Drop a silver on 4b, check.
  2. △ Gx4b — White captures with the gold on 4b.
  3. ▲ Bx4b+ — The bishop captures on 4b and promotes — checkmate. (1 other final move also mates.)

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