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The rule that a pawn can not give checkmate probably stems from the rule that a piece may not be placed in a position from where it is unable to promote or continue. A pawn may only give checkmate by being placed directly in front of the emperor; a position from where it is unable to move or promote. It can not take the emperor piece as it could with other pieces, and it can not be promoted until it moves again. In Shogi, violating rules such as "Two pawns can not occupy the same column" or "a piece can not be placed in a position where it is unable to move or promote" results in an immediate loss for the one who violated the rule. Thus, by placing a pawn in this location, the player automatically loses the game by violation of a rule. The checkmate that the player gives doesn't matter because it was obtained through the rule's violation. In certain Shogi variations, such as yari shogi, a pawn can be used to give checkmate.
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Is the equivalent of jishogi present in tori shogi?
No. Tori Shogi should never end in a draw. The nature of the game, the constant conflict, and the crowded board, will result in one side or the other taking command and ending the game through checkmate or resignation.
What is Uchi-Fu-Tume?
That's actually a typo. It should read, "uchi-fu-tsume", which means, referring to shogi (or Japanese chess), the (illegal) dropping of a pawn to give checkmate.
What is threatmate in shogi?
Just like how check (王手, oute) is a threat to capture the king, threatmate (詰めろ, tsumero) is a threat to checkmate (詰み, tsumi) the king.
What is brinkmate?
Brinkmate (必死, hisshi) in shogi is threatmate (詰めろ, tsumero) with no escape, like how checkmate (詰み, tsumi) is check (王手, oute) with no escape.And just like how check is a threat to capture the king, threatmate is a threat to check the king repeatedly, ending with checkmate.Note: this should not be confused with a bankrank mate in which the king is in the back row and the pawns block the kings escape.
When did Shotest Shogi happen?
Shotest Shogi happened in 360.
Were can you buy a shogi set?
Many shogi sets are available in Japan. Or you can search for a shop online that deals with shogi equipment.
When was Shotest Shogi created?
Shotest Shogi was created in 2008-06.
What is the birth name of Shogi Silver?
Shogi Silver's birth name is Shawgi Abbas Silver.
When is it not to your advantage to promote your rook in shogi?
For example if you want to drop a pawn to check the king but not to mate him (you cannot mate with pawn drops).
What is the name for Japanese chess?
Shogi .
What is chess game in japan?
Shogi .
Where might one find out more information about the game Shogi?
One can find out more information about the game Shogi from many different places. One can find more information about Shogi from a gaming site, like gamefaqs, or from an expert on this game.
