Tsume Shogi Puzzle 7: Mate in 3
Mate in 3 Theme: Promoted silver 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: +S-3b (4c3b)
The rook sacrifice square on 1b is protected, so the king must step to 2a. The promoted silver then mates on 3b with its gold movement.
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