Play Shogi (Japanese Chess) Online Against AI

Shogi, or Japanese chess, lets you capture pieces, drop them back into play, and attack the opposing king. Play Shogi (Japanese Chess) free in your browser against adjustable AI. No download or account.

Why play Shogi here?

YaneuraOu plays you in the browser, with all four drop restrictions live — nifu, dead pieces, uchifuzume and no drops out of double check. Master Hint covers moves and drops alike. Tsume puzzles daily.

How You WinCheckmate the opposing king (gyoku): leave it in check with no way to capture, block, or run. A player who has no legal move at all also loses. Shogi has no stalemate draw and no insufficient-material draw.

Board
9 × 9 squares
First move
Sente (Black)
Character
Captured pieces can be dropped back

Complete Shogi (Japanese Chess) rules and beginner guide

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