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111Yari shogi — (槍将棋 yari shōgi , yari chess) is a modern variant of shogi (Japanese chess), however it is not Japanese. It was invented in 1981 by Christian Freeling of the Netherlands. This game accentuates shogi’s intrinsically forward range of direction by… …
112Whale shogi — (鯨将棋 kujira shōgi) is a modern variant of shogi (Japanese chess). It is not, however, Japanese: it was invented by R. Wayne Schmittberger of the United States in 1981. The game is similar to Judkins shogi, but with more pieces, and all the pieces …
113Judkins shogi — (ジャドケンス将棋 Jadokensu shōgi Judkins chess ) is a modern variant of shogi (Japanese chess), however it is not Japanese. Credit for its invention has been given to Paul Judkins of Norwich, UK, prior to April 1998. Rules of the game Objective The… …
114Cannon shogi — (大砲将棋 taihō shōgi cannon chess) is a modern variant of shogi (Japanese chess), however it is not Japanese. It was invented by Peter Michaelsen in February of 1998. Rules of the game Objective The objective of the game is to capture your opponent… …
115Endgame tablebase — A typical interface for querying a tablebase An endgame tablebase is a computerized database that co …
116Chess variant — Gliński s hexagonal chess – one of many chess variants A chess variant is a game related to, derived from or inspired by chess.[1] The difference from chess might include one or more of the following: different board (larger or smaller, non… …
117Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
118Algebraic notation (chess) — Algebraic notation Algebraic notation (or AN) is a method for recording and describing the moves in a game of chess. It is now standard among all chess organizations and most books, magazines, and newspapers. In English speaking countries, AN… …
119Chu shogi — Shogi variants Standard shogi (9×9, drops) Small variants Nana shogi (3×3) Dōbutsu shōgi (3×4, for children) Micro shogi (4×5) Minishogi (5×5) Kyoto shogi (5×5) …
120Tenjiku shogi — (天竺将棋 tenjiku shōgi, or 天竺大将棋 tenjiku dai shōgi exotic chess ) is a large board variant of shogi (Japanese chess). The game dates back to the 15th or 16th century and was based on the earlier chu shogi, which itself was based on dai shogi. Rules… …
