zu2:It's best time to buy a paying membership. One year rook is only about 3,700 yen. Or waiting for a next action.

mangue: The theories abound. Common one is that this rule was established in Edo period when it was ruled by feudal lords so in samurai code of ethics the pawn, the lowest rank in military, can not take the head of the lord. It was thought as rude and disgraceful. Another theory is that to make the game more interesting and fair for both players pawns' move need to have certain limits including ban of two pawns in one column. It is also said that this rule contributed the development of Tsume-shogi.

TKR101010: Great idea. I haven't heard any online sites that has one. But the name cannot be chu shogi which literally means Middle-sized shogi. Any idea for a cool English name?

I am happy to introduce two new Taiwan players that could in future be the regional champion.

They mainly play at shogidojo and their current rating is about
qswdefg: 240
siydira: 220

I guess their BKR rating could be around 1600-1900

I will invite both to brainking and I hope they will do well here.

fukuhar

mahavrilla

My advise is a bit too practical.

1 First move? (When you are Black)
There are a number of move choices but three moves are oustandingly popular.

A P-7f: Making a way for the Bishop diagonal.
B P-2f: For quicker use of Rook and aiming for a pawn exchange.
C P-5f: Suggesting the use of Rook at fifth file aiming directly for the king.

..To be continued.

fukuhara