New to shogi?
Learn or teach the game
Meet all eight piece types, print a complete set, begin an open-book first game and use a ready-made 45-minute classroom lesson.
Shogi across Asia
将棋 shōgi · Japan’s classic strategy game
Learn shogi.Practice thinking ahead.
Shogi turns planning, patience and learning from mistakes into a hands-on activity.
Shogi across Asia
See how shogi is taught and shared
Explore public sources about shogi branches, teaching groups and learning resources across East and Southeast Asia.
Start playing today
You do not need perfect memorisation. Keep the move guide beside the board and learn through play.
1 · See the whole army
Compare all eight piece types in one view.
2 · Set up
Use the setup guide; the pointed tips face the opponent.
3 · Play open-book
Start a friendly first game and check moves whenever needed.
4 · Find mate
After playing, try one mate-in-1 puzzle.
Print a complete shogi set
Board, 40-piece set and an English movement guide for homes, clubs and classrooms.
Why learn shogi?
A structured way to practise planning, attention, patience, respectful play and learning from setbacks.
Think ahead
Each move changes the threats and possibilities. Compare choices and look for what may happen next.
Learn from setbacks
A lost piece or failed plan becomes a chance to review, adapt and try again.
Notice patterns
Checks, defenses and mating shapes become easier to recognize through careful practice.
Practise patience and respect
Taking turns, greeting an opponent and handling wins and losses make etiquette part of the game.
Explain your choices
Talking through a move helps learners connect observation, reasoning and consequences.
These are ordinary learning and play benefits, not medical, intelligence or developmental guarantees.
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Mate in 1
Eight verified beginner puzzles with hints and local progress.
Teach shogi
Young Minds classroom resources, lesson plans and assessment ideas.
Chess vs shogi
See what transfers and how captured-piece drops change the game.
Play online
Start on paper or use Lishogi and 81Dojo.
Across Asia
Explore how shogi is taught, organized and shared across the region.
What is shogi?
Learn about the board, promotion, drops and this independent project.