Shogi
Captured pieces switch
Shogi is Japanese chess, played on a nine-by-nine board with flat wedge-shaped pieces distinguished by characters rather than colors.
The most distinctive feature: captured pieces can be returned to the board as your own, making draws rare and games increasingly complex.
He's been studying shogi strategy for years.
Male crowned ruler
- piecesParts of something divided
- captureTake into custody
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- dropsDescends or releases
checkmate · attack · defense · rook · bishop · knight · lance · pawn
Supreme competitive title
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- danMartial arts proficiency level
- title matchContest for supremacy
- prizeReward for winning
sponsorship · apprentice · retirement · salary · association · commentator · exhibition · simultaneous
East Asian archipelago nation
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
bow · etiquette · tournament · title · NHK · fan · craftsman · New Year
king
Male crowned ruler
drops · checkmate · attack · defense · rook · bishop · knight · lance · pawn · silver
grandmaster
Supreme competitive title
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- danMartial arts proficiency level
- title matchContest for supremacy
prize · sponsorship · apprentice · retirement · salary · association · commentator · exhibition · simultaneous · record
Japan
East Asian archipelago nation
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- samuraiFeudal Japanese military caste
- tatamiWoven rush floor mat
kimono · bow · etiquette · tournament · title · NHK · fan · craftsman · New Year · shrine
strategy
Planned approach to goals
software · study · analysis · patterns · mistakes · review · beginner · intermediate · theory · practice
board
Flat rigid panel
lacquer · calligraphy · carved · writing · tiles · wooden · cloth · travel · magnetic · foldable
- strategy gameschess, strategy, checkers, go, Go
- Japanese GamesFinal Fantasy, Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, Metal Gear
- ancient gamesGo, Checkers, Tab
- puzzlespuzzles, sudoku, jigsaw puzzle, puzzle cube, crossword
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
Shogiathletics
Competitive physical activities
outdoor sports · games of chance · gambling · dice games · slot machines