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In shogi, Third File Rook is a class of Ranging Rook openings in which the rook is positioned on the third file if played by White or the seventh file if played by Black.
Left Silver-57 Rapid Attack or Left Silver-5g Rapid Attack or Left Silver-5g Quick Attack is a fast attacking strategy in shogi used with several different Static Rook openings often played by Black against Ranging Rook positions played by White. It is characterized by moving the left silver from its start position on 79 to the 57 square.
In shogi, Cheerful Central Rook is a type of Central Rook opening in which the Central Rook player's bishop diagonal remains open.
In shogi, Opposing Rook is a class of Ranging Rook openings in which the player's rook swings over to the second file if played by White or the eighth file if played by Black.
In shogi, Central Rook is a subclass of Ranging Rook openings in which the rook is positioned on the fifth (central) file.
In shogi, Fourth File Rook is a class of Ranging Rook openings in which the rook is initially positioned on the fourth file if played by White or the sixth file if played by Black.
The Anaguma or Bear In The Hole is a castle used in shogi. It is commonly used in professional shogi.
The Mino castle is a castle used in shogi.
In shogi, Super High Speed Silver-37 or Ultra Quick Right Silver is a rapid attacking formation used with a Static Rook opening by Black often against White's Cheerful Central Rook.
In shogi, the Fujii System is a set of Fourth File Rook strategies used against various Static Rook strategies. It was created as a way to attack Static Rook Anaguma castle positions.
In shogi, Double Ranging Rook is a class of Ranging Rook openings in which both players choose a Ranging Rook position.
In shogi, Buoyant Rook or the Deceiver is a surprise Static Rook opening in which the player's rook is advanced to the file directly above their line of pawns behind an advanced rook pawn.
Twisting Rook is characterized by first playing a Static Rook opening that then switches to a Ranging Rook strategy with the rook positioned in front of one's camp.
In shogi, Right King or Right-hand King is a defensive subcomponent of different openings in which the king stays on the right side of board along with rook, which protects the last rank 9 as well as the eighth file. It is an exception to the general rule that the king is castled away from the rook.
In shogi, Spearing the Sparrow is one of the substrategies of the Yagura class of openings. The strategy is basically an edge attack on the first file if played by Black or the ninth file if played by White. The player's rook characteristically moves to the respective edge file to support an attack there along with the right knight, the edge pawn, the right lance, and the bishop.
In shogi, Morishita System is a Yagura opening.
In shogi, the Ishida Opening is a major variation in Third File Rook openings.
In shogi, Sakata Opposing Rook is an Opposing Rook opening.
In shogi, King's Head Vanguard Pawn or King's Side Vanguard Pawn is a Static Rook opening.
