Tsume Shogi Puzzle 5: Mate in 3
Mate in 3 Theme: Dragon finish
Black to move and mate in 3. Black has a rook in hand. Every attacking move must give check, and the defender always plays the toughest reply. Three moves of alternating play: your check, the best defense, your mate.
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- Black: R*1b (R*1b)
- White: K-2a (1a2a)
- Black: +R-3b (9b3b)
The dragon on 9b guards the rook drop on 1b, forcing the king to 2a. The dragon then slides across to 3b and mates with its diagonal touch.
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