Strategy and tactics Shogi

shogi similar chess has larger game tree complexity because of use of drops, greater number of pieces, , larger board size. in comparison, shogi games average 140 moves per game western chess games average 80 moves per game , minishogi averages 40 moves per game.

like chess, however, game can divided opening, middle game , endgame, each requiring different strategy. opening consists of arranging 1 s defenses in castle , positioning attack, mid game consists of attempting break through opposing defenses while maintaining 1 s own, , endgame starts when 1 side s defenses have been compromised.

in adjacent diagram, black has chosen ranging rook position (specifically fourth file rook) , utilizing silver crown castle. white has chosen static rook position. static rook position type of counter-ranging rook position known static rook anaguma uses anaguma castle. board position required 33 moves (or 12 move pairs counted in western chess) construct.