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Iongrey at 01:30, 12 June 2024

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	= Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) =		= Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) =
	These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. Against a Swinging Rook strategy the Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.		These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. [[Yagura (castle)\|Yagura]] is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. Against a Swinging Rook strategy the Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.

	=== in Double Static Rook openings ===		=== in Double Static Rook openings ===

Mgawalangmagawa: /* Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) */

2024-01-23T06:28:45Z

Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles)

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	= Swinging Rook Castles (Right-side Castles) =		= Swinging Rook Castles (Right-side Castles) =
	These castles are typically employed by a Swinging Rook player. The Mino Castle and its variants are the most commonly employed against a Static Rook strategy, as they are strong on the sides but, in a Double Swinging Rook game, players may opt for a castle which can resist attacks from above, such as the Peerless Golds or Right Yagura. The most known castles are:		These castles are typically employed by a Swinging Rook player. The Mino Castle and its variants are the most commonly employed against a Static Rook strategy, as they are strong on the sides, but in a Double Swinging Rook game players may opt for a castle which can resist attacks from above, such as the Peerless Golds or Right Yagura. The most known castles are:

	=== vs Static Rook openings ===		=== vs Static Rook openings ===
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	= Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) =		= Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) =
	These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. ~~The~~ Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack ~~against a Swinging Rook strategy~~, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.		These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. Against a Swinging Rook strategy the Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.

	=== in Double Static Rook openings ===		=== in Double Static Rook openings ===
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	= Central Castles =		= Central Castles =
	While not ~~very~~ common due to the difficulty of needing to defend on both sides, some strategies keep the king and defending generals in the center of the board, allowing for a faster attack and guarding against drops within the camp. E.g. Side-Pawn Picker (Double Static) or Takada-Style (Double Ranging). Rarely used in Opposition shogi.		While not as common due to the difficulty of needing to defend on both sides, some strategies keep the king and defending generals in the center of the board, allowing for a faster attack and guarding against drops within the camp. E.g. Side-Pawn Picker (Double Static) or Takada-Style (Double Ranging). Rarely used in Opposition shogi.

	* Central House (Nakazumai)		* Central House (Nakazumai)

Shogi Harbour at 16:55, 18 January 2024

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	'''~~Castle~~''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, such as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		A '''castle''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, such as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

	A position where the king doesn't move is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].		A position where the king doesn't move is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].

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	~~In shogi, a~~ '''~~castle~~''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, such as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		'''Castle''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, such as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

	A position where the king doesn't move is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].		A position where the king doesn't move is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].

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Shogi Harbour moved page Castle (shogi) to Castle: we all know this is shogi

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Mgawalangmagawa at 11:46, 14 January 2024

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	In shogi, a '''castle''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, ~~as well~~ as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		In shogi, a '''castle''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, such as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

	~~Position~~ ~~without~~ a ~~castle~~ is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].		A position where the king doesn't move is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].

	= Swinging Rook Castles (Right-side Castles) =		= Swinging Rook Castles (Right-side Castles) =
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	= Others =		= Others =
	~~Handicaps~~ use special castles like Silver Tandem and others.		Handicap games use special castles like Silver Tandem and others.

Shogi Harbour: added new castles, changed categories, added subcategories and other castles. corrected some names with + castle. Added sentence about sitting king.

2024-01-14T09:05:36Z

added new castles, changed categories, added subcategories and other castles. corrected some names with + castle. Added sentence about sitting king.

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	In shogi, a castle (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		In shogi, a '''castle''' (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

			Position without a castle is called [[Sitting King]] and is used in recent modern openings like [[Bishop Exchange]].
⚫	= Right-side ~~Castles =~~
⚫	These castles are typically employed by a Swinging Rook player. The Mino Castle and its variants are the most commonly employed against a Static Rook strategy, as they are strong on the sides but, in a Double Swinging Rook game, players may opt for a castle which can resist attacks from above, such as the Peerless Golds or Right Yagura. ~~Some~~ ~~examples~~ are:

			= Swinging Rook Castles (Right-side Castles) =
		⚫	These castles are typically employed by a Swinging Rook player. The Mino Castle and its variants are the most commonly employed against a Static Rook strategy, as they are strong on the sides but, in a Double Swinging Rook game, players may opt for a castle which can resist attacks from above, such as the Peerless Golds or Right Yagura. The most known castles are:

			=== vs Static Rook openings ===
	* Mino Castle		* Mino Castle
			* High Mino
			* Silver Crown
			* Kimura Mino
			* Half Mino
			* Diamond Mino
			* Swinging Rook Anaguma (Furi-Ana), 2-4 generals combinations
			* Cozy Castle
			* Other

			=== in Double Swinging Rook openings ===
	* Peerless Golds
			* Peerless Golds (old Twin Gold, Gold Excelsior)
	* Anaguma
	* Right ~~Yagura~~		* Right-side Anaguma
		⚫	* Right-side Yagura
			* Other

	= Left-side Castles =		= Static Rook Castles (Left-side Castles) =
	These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. The Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack against a Swinging Rook strategy, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.		These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. The Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack against a Swinging Rook strategy, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.

			=== in Double Static Rook openings ===
	* Crab Castle		* Crab Castle
	* Yagura		* Yagura (Fortress) and its variations
	* Gangi		* Gangi
	* ~~Boat~~		* Other

⚫	* elmo
	* ~~Static~~ Rook ~~Anaguma~~		=== vs Swinging Rook openings ===
	* ~~Left~~ ~~Mino~~		* Boat Castle
		⚫	* elmo Castle
			* Static Rook Anaguma (Ibi-Ana)
			* Leftside Mino
			* Silver Crown
			* Yonenaga's King
			* Millenium Castle
			* Other

	= Central Castles =		= Central Castles =
	While not very common due to the difficulty of needing to defend on both sides, some strategies keep the king and defending generals in the center of the board, allowing for a faster attack and guarding against drops within the camp.		While not very common due to the difficulty of needing to defend on both sides, some strategies keep the king and defending generals in the center of the board, allowing for a faster attack and guarding against drops within the camp. E.g. Side-Pawn Picker (Double Static) or Takada-Style (Double Ranging). Rarely used in Opposition shogi.

	* Central House		* Central House (Nakazumai)
			* Nakahara's Castle (Nakahara's King)
	* Duck		* Duck
			* Invincible Castle
			* Other

			= Others =
			Handicaps use special castles like Silver Tandem and others.

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	In shogi, a castle (囲い kakoi, literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a Swinging Rook strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a Static Rook strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		In shogi, a castle (囲い ''kakoi'', literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a [[Swinging Rook]] strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a [[Static Rook]] strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

	= Right side Castles =		= Right-side Castles =
			These castles are typically employed by a Swinging Rook player. The Mino Castle and its variants are the most commonly employed against a Static Rook strategy, as they are strong on the sides but, in a Double Swinging Rook game, players may opt for a castle which can resist attacks from above, such as the Peerless Golds or Right Yagura. Some examples are:

	== Mino ==		* Mino Castle

	== Peerless Golds ==		* Peerless Golds
		⚫	* Anaguma
		⚫	* Right Yagura

		⚫	= Left-side Castles =
⚫	== Anaguma ==
			These castles are most commonly used by Static Rook players. Yagura is considered a very sturdy castle in a Double Static Rook game, but can be slow to construct. The Boat and elmo castles are quicker castles that allow for a rapid attack against a Swinging Rook strategy, but are not as solid as an Anaguma or Mino.

		⚫	* Crab Castle
⚫	== Right Yagura ==
		⚫	* Yagura

			* Gangi
⚫	= Left side Castles =
		⚫	* Boat

		⚫	* elmo
⚫	== Crab Castle ==
			* Static Rook Anaguma

			* Left Mino
⚫	== Yagura ==

⚫	== Boat ==

⚫	== elmo ==

	= Central Castles =		= Central Castles =
			While not very common due to the difficulty of needing to defend on both sides, some strategies keep the king and defending generals in the center of the board, allowing for a faster attack and guarding against drops within the camp.

	== Central House ==		* Central House
			* Duck

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	In shogi, a castle (囲い kakoi, literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a Swinging Rook strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a Static Rook strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.		In shogi, a castle (囲い kakoi, literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a Swinging Rook strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a Static Rook strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.

			= Right side Castles =

			== Mino ==

			== Peerless Golds ==

			== Anaguma ==

			== Right Yagura ==

			= Left side Castles =

			== Crab Castle ==

			== Yagura ==

			== Boat ==

			== elmo ==

			= Central Castles =

			== Central House ==

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In shogi, a castle (囲い kakoi, literally "enclosure") is a defensive formation consisting of two to four connected generals that guard the king. There are a wide array of castles to choose from, and using a particular castle (or choosing not to castle) is a strategic decision that could make the difference between victory and defeat. The two main factors to consider are: the type of opening being played and the direction of the attack. In accordance with the proverb "Keep the king and rook separated", a player using a Swinging Rook strategy (where the rook moves to the left side of the board) will typically castle to the right, while a player using a Static Rook strategy (where the rook stays on the right side) will castle to the left. There are exceptions to this rule, as well as central castles. With the recent popularity of rapid attacks, it's not uncommon for even pro shogi players to forego castling entirely, using only a cursory defense as needed.