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From chess to shogi.

Shogi keeps the strategic clarity of chess, then adds a decisive twist: captured pieces come back into play. The board stays alive, attacks become more direct, and even a losing position can turn into a counterattack.

Play the prototype See why shogi feels different

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Captured pieces become new threats

Why Shogi

Three reasons chess players should try shogi.

Captured Pieces Return

In chess, captured material disappears. In shogi, it changes sides. A piece you win can be dropped back onto the board, creating attacks from almost anywhere.

Close-Range Fighting

Shogi compresses tactics into direct contact. Drops let both players build threats near the king, so the fight often becomes immediate instead of purely long-range.

Comebacks Stay Possible

Because captured pieces remain usable, a material deficit is not always a dead end. One accurate drop can turn defense into a mating attack.

From Chess

Start with familiar chess roles, then add shogi's drop mechanic.

Pawn to Soldier The smallest unit becomes a tactical resource once it can return to the board.

Bishop, Rook, Knight, Queen, King The prototype maps familiar chess roles onto shogi-style pieces so chess players can orient quickly.

Pressure Never Fully Leaves Captured material stays in the game, so every exchange can create future attacking potential.

Playable Prototype

Learn the idea by playing.

The current prototype uses a chess-sized board and chess-style piece mapping with shogi-inspired wooden pieces. It is a bridge: familiar enough for chess players, but focused on the strategic idea that makes shogi feel different.

Play Chess Capture Drop Attack Come Back