description Tai Shogi Overview
Tai Shogi is a historical Japanese chess variant played on a 25 by 25 board with 354 pieces in total, or 177 for each side. It belongs to the large-board branch of the shogi family and uses a broad set of piece types with different movement and promotion rules. The game requires a large playing area and a substantial setup, and its rules are chiefly of interest to players and researchers studying traditional Japanese chess variants.
help Tai Shogi FAQ
How large is the Tai Shogi board?
Tai Shogi is played on a 25 by 25 board. That gives the game 625 board squares.
How many pieces are used in Tai Shogi?
Tai Shogi uses 354 pieces in total, with 177 pieces for each side. It is one of the large-board variants in the shogi family.
What makes Tai Shogi different from ordinary shogi?
Tai Shogi uses a 25 by 25 board and 177 pieces per player, far more than standard shogi. It also has a broad set of piece types with different movement and promotion rules.
Does Tai Shogi include piece promotion?
Yes. Tai Shogi belongs to the shogi family and uses promotion rules. The game's many piece types make movement and promotion substantially more varied than in standard shogi.
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