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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 Is this a draw? IM pfren 8 min ago Just beat a GM 🥱 AmberpandaIsAwsome 19 min ago Ask your GM Chesscoach TotalChessWisdom 20 min ago Should Magnus face some sort of penaly/fine for this? madratter7 21 min ago Why Levy is not a GM 2osk 31 min ago ADVERTISE OR JOIN CLUBS HERE 😀 kibadachiyoi 42 min ago Fair play Kaiser0513 52 min ago A-10 Lecciones con Joana - Juegan las blancas y ganan (11 x 11) White plays and wins Lili_Rad 1 hr ago challenge: fastest move count to beat me in rapid chess :) fraserhm 1 hr ago NM Robert Ramirez's Beginner Study Guide (600-1000 Elo) IlyasBabay 1 hr ago Forum Legend Following New Comments Locked Topic Pinned Topic