Mate in 3 · puzzle T009493
Tsume shogi #9493: mate in 3
Black to move and checkmate in 3 (2 of your moves and 1 replies). Black has rook, silver, 3 pawns in hand. The White king stands on 8d. 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.
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Solution (tap to reveal)
- ▲ +R-7c — The dragon moves to 7c, check.
- △ Kx8e — The king takes on 8e.
- ▲ S*7d — Drop a silver on 7d — checkmate. (2 other final moves also mate.)
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