A visual shogi learning path
Learn Shogi. Understand the Ideas. Play with Confidence.
Clear, visual shogi lessons for international players – from your first move to stronger competitive play.
Choose Your Learning Route
Start from the route that matches what you can do today.
I’m completely new
Learn the board, Japanese pieces, movement, promotion, captures, drops, check, and mate.
I know the rules
Build King safety, choose an opening, recognize tactics, and make better endgame decisions.
I want to practice
Move pieces on a legal board, solve mate, replay a game, and inspect lesson positions.
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Beginner Track
Follow these lessons in order. Completed steps stay marked on this device.
- 1. Meet Shogi and the BoardWhat makes shogi different and what the board represents
- 2. Learn the Japanese PiecesKanji shapes, English names, movement, and promotion
- 3. Set Up and Read the BoardOrientation, coordinates, and the initial position
- 4. Understand the RulesCaptures, drops, promotion, check, and checkmate
- 5. Play Your First Practice SessionMove pieces, solve mate, and replay a short game
Intermediate Track
Use these goals to turn game experience into repeatable improvement.
Build a Safe King
Choose a castle that fits the opening and the opponent’s attack speed.
Learn Essential Tactics
Recognize forks, sacrifices, discovered attacks, and mating shapes.
Choose an Opening
Compare Static Rook and Ranging Rook before building a repertoire.
Improve the Middlegame
Study joseki by purpose and make every piece contribute.
Convert Advantages
Count forcing lines and distinguish mate, tsumero, and hisshi.
Review Your Games
Find the turning point and choose the next skill to train.
Practice
Choose a short task and interact with the position immediately.
Essential Lessons by Goal
Built for Accurate, Practical Learning
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