Chu Shōgi (Medium Shogi)

Medium Shōgi, played on a 12x12 board. Derived from Dai Shōgi. Distinguishing features include drops and promotion zones.

Board Size: 12 x 12
Author:
Year: 1350

Starting Position

L
L
FL
FL
CG
CG
SG
SG
G
G
K
K
DE
DE
G
G
SG
SG
FL
FL
CG
CG
FL
FL
L
L
vR
vR
B
B
BT
BT
FD
FD
WA
WA
BT
BT
B
B
vR
vR
SM
SM
VM
VM
R
R
BW
BW
DK
DK
L
L
Q
Q
DK
DK
BW
BW
R
R
VM
VM
SM
SM
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
vW
vW
vW
vW

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Variant Pieces

Move Only
Capture Only
Move & Capture
Hopper (Hurdle)
Lame (Leaper)
Immune
Promotion Zone
Explode (x)
Power Transfer (w)
ep En Passant (e)