Space shogi explained

Space shogi is a three-dimensional shogi variant invented by George R. Dekle Sr. in 1987. The gamespace comprises nine 9×9 shogi boards stacked vertically. Each player controls a standard set of shogi pieces.

Space shogi was included in World Game Review No. 10 edited by Michael Keller.^[1]

Game rules

Space shogi follows standard shogi conventions, including the same types and numbers of pieces, and a similar initial setup. All the normal shogi rules apply, including drops, promotion, check, checkmate, and impasse. But pieces have the freedom of three-dimensional movement.

Starting setup

Black starts the game occupying levels 1 through 3; White starts on levels 9 through 7.

See also

• Three-dimensional chess
• Also by George Dekle:
  • Hexshogi – a variant with hexagonal cells
  • Trishogi – a variant with triangular cells
  • Masonic shogi – a variant with standard cells but staggered ranks

References

Bibliography

• Book: Pritchard , D. B. . David Pritchard (chess player)

. David Pritchard (chess player). The Encyclopedia of Chess Variants. Games & Puzzles Publications. 1994. 0-9524142-0-1.

• Book: Pritchard , D. B. . David Pritchard (chess player)

. David Pritchard (chess player). Beasley. John. The Classified Encyclopedia of Chess Variants. John Beasley. 2007. 978-0-9555168-0-1.

Notes and References

1. Keller . Michael . A Panorama of Chess Variants . Michael Keller . World Game Review . June 1991 . 10 . 1041-0546 .