Tsume puzzles
Find the checkmate
Tsume shogi are checkmate puzzles. In each one, find the single move that checkmates the king.
Puzzle 1
Opponent: all other pieces in hand
Promote this piece?
Squares are named by column and row, like 5-2. Columns are numbered 1–9 from right to left, and rows 1–9 from top to bottom.
Hint
Answer
How it works
- You play from the bottom of the board. The king at the top is your opponent's.
- Tap one of your pieces, or a piece in your hand, then tap a highlighted square.
- When a piece can promote, you'll be asked whether to promote it.
- Your opponent holds every other piece and can use them to block a check.