Shōgi (Japanese Chess)

Japanese Chess played on a 9x9 board. Distinguishing features include drops and promotion zones.

Board Size: 9 x 9
Author:
Year: 1636

Starting Position

L
L
fN
fN
SG
SG
G
G
K
K
G
G
SG
SG
fN
fN
L
L
B
B
R
R
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P

Hover over pieces to see their moves.

Variant Pieces

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