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Shogi · 2 PLAYERS

Shogi

Captured pieces change sides and can return to the board. On a 9 × 9 board, most pieces can promote in enemy territory.

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10 minutes per player, plus 30 seconds per move.

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A quick guide to Shogi

Read the Shogi rules

What is Shogi?

Shogi is Japanese chess on a 9×9 board, with 20 pieces per side. Captured pieces can return as drops, and many pieces can promote in the opposing camp. Sente moves first. The main objective is to checkmate the opposing king.

How can I play with a friend?

Share one device for a local game, or choose the friend option above to create an online room and send its invitation. Online games need an internet connection. Local games are saved in this browser.

Play Shogi on one device

Which rules apply here?

Shogi · 27-point entering-king declaration. Read the setup, legal moves, special rules and end conditions before starting. The guide describes the variant used on ChessPlayX, including differences from other versions where relevant.

Read the Shogi rules