French version
Shogi将棋alternative words: Shougi, Shoogi, Japanese chess keywords: game related topics: Go related web sites: http://www.shogi.or.jp , http://www.nsn.co.jp , http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Spade/4639/ explanation: A variant of western chess game and arrived to Japan during Nara period from China. Initially there had existed many rules and different kinds of chessboards but it took the actual form in the 16th century. The most significant difference compared to western chess game is that the player can use again the pieces taken from the adversary. | |