In this lesson, you will learn about castles and strategies, some of the most important concepts in shogi. Rather than memorizing words alone, aim to explain the system and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Whether you play static rook or ranging rook changes the file of attack, while Yagura and Mino castles are formations used to protect the king.
Whether you play static rook or ranging rook changes the file of attack, while Yagura and Mino castles are formations used to protect the king.
Important Points
- Check the reasons, not only the conclusion
- Distinguish similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different.
- Check your understanding by applying it to a familiar or specific example.