Openings(定跡=Jouseki) Study

Acquire some knowledge about Shogi openings with some scripted moves. Here are a mix of must-know openings and more interesting ones. The focus in this section is to show you forms you should become familiar for obtaining better position. For less opinionated and true to reality openings, see Openings collection
Basic Double Wing Attack moves

Aigakari, basic opening (Double Wing Attack : 相掛かり) : This is a little more exploration of the Sitting Silver strategy. For very basic Aigakari concept, See double wing attack page in Opening showcase section.

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Gun-ghi castling (雁木戦法　or "snow roof" formation)

Gang-Ghi opening introduction

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Center Rook with the first move of R-5h

See the demo board below. If Branch indicator shows more than one move, that means there are branch moves. Please explore various alternate moves. (hint. to jump to next branch point, use +< and >+ buttons)

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aifurmi murata

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Playing fourth file rook against the right fourth ranging rook

Migi-shiken (右四間 or Right-Fourth ranging Rook) can be a headache for the ranging rook player. This opening shows how the Shiken bisya (fourth file rook: 四間飛車) player can deal against right-fourth player.

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