Sport from the database
Shōgi
Shōgi is a mind sport in which strategy, calculation, and tactical decisions determine competition. At its core, the sport is about checkmate the opposing king or win by a rules-defined advantage. Participation format: Two players. It is typically contested on or in Board-game table or online platform. Scoring is based on Win/loss and tournament points. Core equipment includes 9x9 board, 40 wedge-shaped pieces, piece stands, and tournament clock. Important forms include Professional shogi, International Shogi Forum, World Open Shogi Championship. Listed competitions include International Shogi Forum, World Open Shogi Championship. Origin/development: Japan, 16. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to checkmate the opposing king or win by a rules-defined advantage.
Teilnehmer
Two players.
Teamgröße
1 vs 1.
Spielfeld
9x9 shogi board with promotable pieces.
Dauer
Game duration depends on time control and tournament mode.
Wertung
Games are scored as win, loss, or draw/sennichite/jishogi under the rules.
Gewinnbedingung
Win by checkmate, resignation, time forfeit, or opponent illegal move.
Ausrüstung
- shogi board
- 40 pieces
- piece stands
- chess clock in tournaments
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- illegal move
- nifu
- self-check
- time forfeit
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- Japan Shogi Association (JSA)
- Wikipedia DE Wikipedia DE · reference · medium
- International Shogi Forum Japan Shogi Association · official · high
- Japan Shogi Association Japan Shogi Association · federation · high
- Shogi Wikipedia · wiki · medium
- FESA Federation of European Shogi Associations · official · high