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Let's Learn Shogi

From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out! Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, developing your Shogi playing style.

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December 15, 2020
5 years and 231 days ago
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Mostly Positive32 reviews78.1%

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About the Game


Learn the traditional Japanese game of Shogi.
Examine all aspects of the ancient strategy game, including the Japanese names of important game elements.
By the time you've finished studying, you'll be able to distinguish 詰み from 二歩 without breaking a sweat.
Each aspect of the game is explained separately, so you'll develop your Shogi playing style at your own pace.
From piece movements, to drops, promotion and strategic formations, you'll learn Shogi inside out!
Challenge yourself with over 60 Tsume Shogi puzzles and become an expert in endgame strategy.


Play against a wide variety of AI opponents, at a level of your choosing.
As your skill grows, you can dial up the difficulty to ensure a stimulating strategic challenge.
In-game indicators provide helpful reminders of each piece's available movements, letting you focus on choosing the best move.


Once you've learned the ropes, why not enter the Shogi leagues?
Choose from the Sendai, Osaka, Sapporo and Tokyo leagues. Each league has a range of AI opponents to challenge you at every level.
To progress through the leagues, you'll develop your technique and employ a wide range of Shogi tactics.
With a sound strategy, victory can be yours.

Are you ready? Let's learn Shogi!