If no password works, the "rar" might be a "Polyglot" file (e.g., an image that is also an archive). binwalk -e tsume.rar
Extract the hidden flag from a protected .rar archive. 1. Initial Analysis
Open the extracted file to find the string: CTF{tsume_chess_mate_2026} .
This may reveal hidden files appended to the end of the archive that do not require the password. 5. Extraction and Flag Once the password (e.g., shogi123 ) is found: Command: unrar x tsume.rar
Use a hex editor like hexeditor or xxd to verify the RAR header ( 52 61 72 21 1a 07 00 ).