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Sort: Darrin Jan 10, 2008 0 #1

Which do you prefer?

Fromper Jan 10, 2008 0 #2

I've never tried Shogi, but it sounds interesting from what I've heard.

I've played XiangQi (Chinese Chess) and I like it. The bigger board and less pawns make it so there's no pawn structures like in Western Chess, so every game is open and tactical. If you like tactical, attacking games in Chess, then you'll probably like XiangQi.

--Fromper

NinjaBear Jan 10, 2008 0 #3

Same as above.

I've never played Shogi.

Darrin Jan 10, 2008 0 #4 In Shogi the pieces except for the B and R move one square per move- the lance moves forward as many squares as you like but it can't move backwards. Every piece can be promoted except for the K,. However, each piece can only promote to a particuliar piece. There is a rule in Shogi that makes it unique to other Chess games- the drop rule. Captured pieces can be returned anywhere to the board. I can't remember if you can give mate or even check with a dropped piece. I think the drop rule is a good way to compensate for the otherwise slow movement of the game. Chinese Chess I am learning about, but it is the faster game. You guys and gals who love a good tactical knockdown dragout would probably be pretty good at it. Log In or Join Forums Hot Topics Unanswered -- Category -- Most Recent 2500 Blitz! chesssblackbelt 9 min ago CANNOT PREMOVE IN BULLET Martin_Stahl 16 min ago How to deal with tilt? LuemmelHosenmatz87 18 min ago How to gain elo quickly Phonkrum 18 min ago NM Robert Ramirez's Beginner Study Guide (600-1000 Elo) robjjjj 22 min ago Post your brilliant moves here(it can be great move) dogs_are_nice 24 min ago live chess dissapearing buttons Martin_Stahl 34 min ago 🤔🔥What's your biggest chess HOT TAKE🔥🤔 AlekhineEnthusiast46 39 min ago I WANT TO DEMOLISH THE SICILIAN OPENING AS WHITE! GIVE SUGGESTIONS! RonaldJosephCote 40 min ago Caro-Can 🚽🥴 Illbtu 41 min ago Forum Legend Following New Comments Locked Topic Pinned Topic