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Lishogi Variants

Minishogi

Same rules as standard shogi, but played on a smaller 5x5 board

Chushogi

The most popular historical variant of shogi played on a 12x12 board

Annanshogi

Variant similar to standard shogi, where pieces move like friendly pieces behind them

Kyotoshogi

Modern variant of shogi with alternating unique promotions on a 5x5 board

Checkshogi

Just like standard shogi, but first to check opponent's king wins

Dobutsu

A beginner-friendly shogi variant on a very small board