No.2

February 2025

The second issue once again features captivating stories, game intricacies, and deep dives into the past. We spoke with Europe’s longtime shogi number one, explored the homeland of shogi through the eyes of a Belarusian enthusiast, reflected on the timeless dilemma faced in all strategy games, and continued our investigation into the history of shogi’s first steps beyond Japan.

Highlights in this issue:

• An interview with Vincent Tanyan: Europe’s longtime top-rated shogi player talks about the game, Japan, and his main rival
• Sergei Lysenka in Tokyo: A personal take on the homeland of shogi
• Attack or defense? Daniil Kulin explores a key strategic dilemma
• Shikenbisha vs. Migi-Shikenbisha: Anton Starykevich breaks down his favorite variation
• The first shogi localization outside Japan: Continuing the historical investigation

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