Tsume Shogi Puzzle 8: Mate in 3
Mate in 3 Theme: Edge rook, silver mate
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*9b (R*9b)
- White: K-8a (9a8a)
- Black: S-7b= (6c7b)
Drop the rook on 9b to force the king off the corner. The silver then advances to 7b, covering both remaining squares for mate.
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