Japanese Chess / Shogi

Folding plastic/metal board with magnetic cream plastic tiles, half with red and half with black traditional Japanese markings, in separate plastic container, which can be stored inside the folded board.

Board size: 25 x 23cm folding board.

Superior quality folding agathis wooden Shogi board, with hinged join. This genuine Japanese shogi board is made from the relatively light-weight agathis wood.

Note: this is not a complete Shogi set, it will require Shogi tiles.

Board size: 33 x 30 x 1.6cm.

Set of standard size plastic Shogi tiles half with red and half with black traditional Japanese markings, in a sturdy plastic storage box. Genuine Japanese product.

Please note: pieces are cream, black markings.

These markings, known as karagana, are those found in the normal 'how to play' books.

Set of standard size quality plastic Shogi tiles half with red and half with black traditional Japanese markings, in a sturdy plastic storage box. Genuine Japanese product.

Please note: pieces are cream, black markings.

These markings, known as karagana, are those found in the normal 'how to play' books.

This book is generally thought to be the definitive starting point for any English speaker wanting to learn Shogi. It explains the rules and the strategies clearly and in detail. It covers everything you need to know, from opening through to the endgame, so that you can start playing right away. (Beg; 170 pages)