Shogi · History
How Shogi began and how its rules changed, in a short timeline — then try it yourself in the lessons and practice pages.
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Early Japanese records
Early Japanese shogi was not identical to the modern game; several board sizes existed historically.
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Changing sides changes the endgame
Drops mean captures do not simply drain material. In mating problems, consider escape squares together with pieces in hand. The tutorial demonstrates a one-move gold-drop mate.