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Mate in 1 — Problem #7

🎯 Checkmate in 1 — your move
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▲5二金

Why this move works

The answer is ▲5二金, a head gold supported by the silver on 6一. The king cannot take the gold, and its escape squares (4一, 4二, 6二) are all covered by the gold.

The remaining square 6一 is occupied by the attacking silver, so the king has nowhere to go. Mate.

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