A shogi opening is the sequence of initial moves of a shogi game before the middle game. The more general Japanese term for the beginning of the game is 序盤 joban.
In shogi, castles are strong defensive configurations of pieces that protect the king (玉).
In shogi, Retreating Rook is a variant of the Double Wing Attack opening and joseki in which Black's rook retreats all the way back to their camp after a pawn exchange in the eighth file allowing White to also exchange rook pawns.
In shogi, Side Pawn Capture is a Double Static Rook opening.
Fortress or Yagura is a castle used in shogi. It is considered by many to be the strongest defensive position in shogi in Double Static Rook games.
The Bear-in-the-hole or Anaguma castle is a castle used in shogi. It is commonly used in professional shogi.
In shogi, Snowroof or Snow Roof Fortress is a Static Rook opening that characteristically uses a Snowroof castle.
In shogi, Feint Ranging Rook is a Ranging Rook opening in which the player first gives the impression that they are playing a Static Rook position, which subsequently switches to a Ranging Rook position.
Direct Opposing Rook is an Opposing Rook opening in which the player's bishop diagonal remains open allowing for a bishop trade early in the opening.
Central Rook Fortress is a Double Fortress shogi opening.
The IshidaOpening is a major variation in Third File Rook openings of the Japanese game of shōgi.
In shogi, Sakata Opposing Rook is an Opposing Rook opening.
In shogi, Bear-in-the-hole Static Rook or Anaguma Static Rook is a Static Rook opening that utilizes a Bear-in-the-hole castle.
In shogi, Side Pawn Capture Bishop-33 is a set of variations stemming from the Side Pawn Capture opening, in which White first trades pawns on the eighth file and then blocks Black from trading bishops by moving White's bishop to the 33 square.
In shogi, the Duck or Duck Legs opening is a surprise Static Rook position characterized by a Duck castle and formation similar to a Double Wing Attack opening that transitions to a Twisting Rook-like position. It is typically used in a Double Static Rook game; however, there is a variation for playing against a Ranging Rook opponent.
Side Pawn Capture Rapid Attack Bishop*33 is a variation stemming from the Side Pawn Capture opening, in which White drops their bishop to 33 after they first trade pawns on the eighth file and then trade the bishops after Black takes White's side pawn.
Many basic tactics of shogi are similar to those of chess tactics, involving forks, pins, removing the defender and other techniques, all of which are considered very strong when used effectively.
Left Bear-in-the-hole Central Rook is Central Rook opening (戦法) used in Double Ranging Rook games. It is well known by its use from Kenji Imazumi, who used it extensively in amateur tournaments, and later used it successfully in his Professional Admission Test to become a professional player.
Three-Pawn Sacrifice Rapid Attack is a fast attacking strategy in shogi. It's a Static Rook Boat Rapid Attack strategy against Black's (sente) blocking the bishop's diagonal in a Third File Rook. It was created by Hifumi Katō.
No Guard is a Double Static Rook shogi opening that is a subvariation of a Double Wing Attack opening with mutually open bishop diagonals. The opening gets its name from White omitting their defensive left gold development (...G-32) and instead opting for an early bishop trade in order to initiate a quick attack line with their bishop in hand. The missing defensive gold leaves White lacking a 'guard.'
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