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Discover Shogi with a westernized chessmen set
Discover Shogi with a westernized chessmen set

For the first time "3 chess in 1", with a unique chessmen set
For the first time "3 chess in 1", with a unique chessmen set


Wikipedia  (en/fr) encyclopedia on Shogi, Chess and Xiangqi
History of Chess by JL.Cazaux (en/fr) history of Shogi, Chess, Xiangqi and many other variants
Chess Variant Pages (en)
description and material on Shogi, Chess, Xiangqi and variants

Shogi - Wikipedia
(en/fr) encyclopedia on Shogi
History of Chess - Shogi
(en/fr) history of Shogi
Chess Variants Pages - Shogi (en)
variants, pictures, software and other resources for Shogi
Shogi vs. European Chess:


A letter to Chess players (translated)
(fr/en*)
letter from a Chess International Master, on Association Shogi Alsace
Eric Cheymol's Shogi Page (fr/en) introduction for Chess Player, by Eric Cheymol, a French Shogi Champion.
Shamema - Basic Rules of Shogi
(en) Shogi/Chess comparison and considerations, by Sam Sloan, 2-dan.
An Introduction for Chess Players (en)
introduction to Shogi rules with European-Chess-like symbols.
Shogi News, Games & Openings:

BCM-Shogi software by B.Maerz
(en)
Shogi software with engine, customizable graphics,  using UKIF/PSN/CSA/KI2.
... see below for EurasiaChess BCMShogi graphics contributions
Shogi Prospect (en) forum for shogi adherents all over the world.
Shogi France (fr) French Shogi federation, with a great french forum.
Takodori's Entrance to Shogi World
(en) international Shogi news, from Japan.
ISC - International Shogi club
(en) game & opening records, and International Shogi Learning.
Yamajunn's Basic Shogi Opening
(en) game opening records and tutorial.
Wiki Optus Shogi
(jp) KIFU/games database in UKIF format(sample)
Human-Computer match
(en)
first ever held Ryuo-computer match(2007): Watanabe (human) won.
Sites speaking of "Eurasia-Chess":

Shogi France             /    2-Apr-2008
(fr) a westernized version for Shogi
Shogi Deutschland    /  17-Mar-2009
(de) Chess players strike back: Western Chess meet Japanese Shogi by R.Gralla
Neues Deutschland   /    7-Feb-2009 (de) Die Klötzchenschieber schlagen zurück:Westliches Schach trifft japanisches Shogi by R.Gralla
Shogi Prospect         /  30-Mar-2008
(en) Shogi promotion with chessmen adaptation to Shogi pieces
Hidetchi blog            /  23-Aug-2009
(jp) Zapateado / Internationalized Shogi Pieces
Chess Variants         /  18-Jun-2008
                                     /  29-Mar-2008
(en)
(en)
Eurasia-Chess chessmen set for Chess-XiangQi-Shogi & Variants
Photos of Eurasia-Chess Chessmen Shogi Pieces adaptation

Chess - Wikipedia (en/fr)
encyclopedia on chess, its origins (Chaturanga?), Staunton design ...
History of Chess (en/fr)
history of Chess, its origins (Chaturanga?), its main variants
Chess Variant Pages - Chess (en)
pictures, software and other resources for Chess
AncientChess
(en)
story of Chess
some considerations:


Computers against Human, Elo
(en)
Human top50 Super-GM (2700-2851) versus Computers (>3100)
Wikipedia - Draw Games
(en)
55% of draw games outcomes on GM tournaments (36% for computer)
miscalaneous:

ChessBase - Game of the Century
(en)
Fischer Queen sacrifice, or Kasparov-Topalov game ?
ChessBaron (en)
Staunton Chess Origins.
House of Staunton (en)
history of Staunton pattern
BabasChess (en) Chess software for playing with PC or FICS (free internet chess server).
... see below for EurasiaChess BabasChess graphics contributions

 
XiangQi - Wikipedia (en/fr)
encyclopedia on XiangQi
History of Chess - XiangQi (en/fr)
history of XiangQi
Chess Variant Pages - XiangQi (en)
variants, pictures, software and other resources for XiangQi
XiangQi vs. European Chess:


An Introduction for Chess Players (en)
introduction to XiangQi rules with European-Chess-like symbols.
Photos of 3D Xiangqi set
(en)
figurine Xiangqi chess set of Jean-Louis Cazaux
Better chess the Chinese Way
(en)
considerations on XiangQi, introducing figurine chess
XiangQi News & Software:


WXF: World XiangQi Federation
(en)
World XiangQi Federation, International or European news
European XiangQi Federation
(en)
All European XiangQi newsi, and some interesting links
01XQ: XiangQi database
(en)
XiangQi database
HOXchess: XiangQi software
(en)
XiangQi software for playing with PC or NetServer: PlayXiangQi/Chesscape
... see below for EurasiaChess HOXchess graphics contributions
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You'll find hereafter some Chess-related resources I created:
using mixed European symbols & simplified Kanjis,
in order to make your own Shogi game set.
(choose "fit to printable area" when printing)
- This set is very usefull for learning Kanji efficiently -
!!! all printed-paper-made !!!
Eurasia-Chess: Westernized Shogi pieces and board to print & cut yourself
Eurasia-Chess: Westernized Shogi pieces to print & cut yourself

Game crafted to fit a CD box
(original concept by Erhan Çubukcuoglu).
This version is using Eurasia-Chess pieces, and contains as well a regular sized mini-Shogi board for playing with your existing wooden/plastic Shogi pieces.
  • EurasiaChess Shogi Pieces are mixed European symbols & simplified Kanjis, very usefull for learning Kanji efficiently and easily.
  • Also, a smaller chessboard makes it more easy and faster to play.
Which such a game enjoy playing everywhere and make discover Shogi to many players ! Making it yourself takes about 15min.
Print&Cut "Mini-Shogi in a CD Box"
CD box is containing:
- MiniShogi board
- MiniShogi Pieces
- Manual & move diagrams
BCMShogi: EurasiaChess graphics contribution

Download this zip file containing westernized EurasiaChess Shogi3D Chessmen theme for BCMShogi (great free Shogi software):
install: unzip the files to a temporary directory, then drag&drop *.BCMSaddon to BCMShogi application (latest version).

This BCMShogi Theme illustrate the real wooden chess set EurasiaChess Standard/Extra, available here:
Discover Shogi with a westernized chessmen set

note: Gold piece is similar to chess Queen with a golden top; Silver is represented by a moon (silver alchemist symbol). Lance piece is like a cannon (as Japanese meaning is a chariot).
EurasiaChess Shogi3D initial setup
initial setup & sample game
sample game Oyama-Masuda
EurasiaChess Shogi 3D with BCMShogi
watch on youtube!
BabasChess: EurasiaChess graphics contribution

Download this zip file containing westernized EurasiaChess 3D Chessmen theme for BabasChess (great free Chess software, allowing play against computer or network play with FICS: Free Internet Chess Server):
install: unzip the files to a BabasChess directory, then select EurasiaChess board and pieces in option/preference menu.

note1: There's currently some display bugs with such pieces taller than squares. BabasChess developper is currently being sent some request about this issue. I'll keep you informed here of any info on that subject. Waiting the fix, you can maximize/restore-down BabasChess window after moves.

note2: each Players, and especially the white chess Player, see his/her own pieces as Black and the opponent's one as White. That could have been disturbing, however experimentation shows that it is not really a problem, as such piece colors is only a way to differentiate your own pieces from opponent’s one. You'll simply have to learn to play against sicilian defense with black pieces ;)

EurasiaChess chessmen 3D initial setup
initial setup & sample game
sample game: Fischer-Byrne
EurasiaChess chessmen 3D with BabasChess
HOXChess: EurasiaChess graphics contribution

Download this zip file containing westernized EurasiaChess XiangQi 3D Chessmen theme for HOXChess (great free XiangQi software, allowing play against computer or network play with PlayXiangQi):
install: unzip the files to a HOXChess directory, then select EurasiaChess board and pieces in option/preference menu.

note1: There might be later another version with bigger pieces (where you can see more easily chinese name of each piece), but this is requesting some software improvements. I'll inform you of the feasability of such software enhancements.

note2: Elephant is not that easy to recognize especially from behind (you only see ears), but you'll get quickly acustomed.

Enjoy !
EurasiaChess Xiangqi chessmen 3D initial setup
initial setup & sample game
sample game Sun-YongZheng/Shang-Wei 2007
EurasiaChess Xiangqi chessmen 3D with HOXChess

 and also...
other EurasiaChess Themes for BCMShogi:

Download this zip file containing westernized-Shogi themes for BCMShogi (great free Shogi software)
- EurasiaChess Theme using mixed chess/shogi symbols
- EurasiaChess-mini Theme : using chess symbols only.

install: unzip the files to a temp directory, then drag&drop *.BCMSaddon to BCMShogi application.

note: Gold symbol is similar to chess Queen, with a base indicating its backwards moves; Silver is represented by a moon (alchemist symbol for silver), upon a pedestal indicating its backwards moves. Lance symbol is both like a cannon (as Japanese meaning is chariot), and a lance tip (western meaning)
mixed chess/shogi symbols:
EurasiaChess BCMShogi Theme
chess symbols only:
EurasiaChess-mini BCMShogi Theme
EurasiaChess BCMShogi ThemeEurasiaChess-mini BCMShogi Theme
other letter-Themes are also available for diagrams...
Zillions: EurasiaChess Shogi and mini-Shogi
This zip file contains ZRFs (you'll need first to buy Zillions of Games) for Shogi, and mini-Shogi.

They share same set of pieces graphics (EurasiaChess wood, round & color, mixing both Japanese Kanji representation, and improved European Chess symbol set), thus enabling a fast learning (of moves and Japanese Kanji) and easy discover of Shogi. Moreover, mini-Shogi is advised for quick learning of Gold&Silver token moves.
You'll find a more detailed description on ChessVariants.

PS: In its Demo version, Zillions of Games  is  offering  mini-Shogi only. In case you don't like default graphics,  you can use these instead (to be unzipped in images/Shogi directory).
Eurasia-Chess: westernized mini-Shogi ZRF for Zillions
mini-Shogi
Eurasia-Chess: westernized Shogi ZRF for Zillions
Zillions: Chaturaji-Chaturanga modern-variant
Chaturanga for four players (also called Chaturaji) probably originated in India about 1000 years ago, and is believed to be a development of 2-handed Chaturanga (with dices), itself assumed to be the oldest known form of chess.

Download this zip file (v1.1 / Feb'09) containing ZRFs (you'll need first to buy Zillions of Games) for the modern-variant of Chaturaji. This version without dices is an implementation of the modern variant (played in India untill 19th century).
This game is very strategic, and you'll enjoy playing at 2, 3 (2 vs 1+1) or 4 players.

You'll find a more detailed description on ChessVariants.
Eurasia-Chess: Chaturanga/Chaturaji ZRF for Zillions
 
Eurasia-Chess: Chaturanga/Chaturaji ZRF for Zillions : sample play

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