Shogi (将棋)

Current Player: Sente (先手)

香
桂
銀
金
王
金
銀
桂
香
飛
角
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
歩
角
飛
香
桂
銀
金
王
金
銀
桂
香

How to Play

  1. Click on a piece to select it
  2. Click on an empty square to move the selected piece
  3. Capture opponent's pieces by moving onto their square
  4. The game ends when a king is captured

About Shogi

Japanese chess. Challenge your strategic thinking with this complex board game, also known as Japanese chess.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shogi?
Shogi is a two-player strategy board game from Japan, often called Japanese chess. Captured pieces can be reused by the capturing player.
Is Shogi free to play?
Yes, completely free on GameTap with no download required.
Can I play Shogi on mobile?
Yes, the game works on mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.