shogi

Shogi, often called Japanese chess, is a strategic board game played on a 9x9 grid with two players. Each player controls 20 pieces, including kings, rooks, bishops, and pawns, each with unique moves. The game’s distinctive feature is the ability to reintroduce captured opponent pieces back onto the board as your own, adding dynamic complexity. The goal is to checkmate your opponent’s king, meaning it cannot escape capture. Shogi emphasizes strategic planning, adaptability, and foresight, making it an intricate and evolving contest of skill rooted deeply in Japanese culture.