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In handicap shogi games, a different naming convention for players is used: |
In handicap shogi games, a different naming convention for [[Sente / Gote|players]] is used: |
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'''Uwate''' (上手 ''uwate'') - the player who is giving the handicap; playing with a certain disadvantage. In notation described with ☖ symbol (or ⛉ on diagrams). |
'''Uwate''' (上手 ''uwate'') - the player who is giving the handicap; playing with a certain disadvantage. In notation described with ☖ symbol (or ⛉ on diagrams). |
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'''Shitate''' (下手 ''shitate'') - the player who is receiving the handicap; playing with a certain advantage. In notation described with ☗ symbol (or ⛊ on reversed diagrams). |
'''Shitate''' (下手 ''shitate'') - the player who is receiving the handicap; playing with a certain advantage. In notation described with ☗ symbol (or ⛊ on reversed diagrams). |
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It is a rule that in exchange for giving the handicap, |
It is a rule that in exchange for giving the handicap, uwate is allowed to make the first move. On shogi diagrams they still will be shown with ⛉ diagram with pieces on top of the board (reversed). |
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 13 January 2024
In handicap shogi games, a different naming convention for players is used:
Uwate (上手 uwate) - the player who is giving the handicap; playing with a certain disadvantage. In notation described with ☖ symbol (or ⛉ on diagrams).
Shitate (下手 shitate) - the player who is receiving the handicap; playing with a certain advantage. In notation described with ☗ symbol (or ⛊ on reversed diagrams).
It is a rule that in exchange for giving the handicap, uwate is allowed to make the first move. On shogi diagrams they still will be shown with ⛉ diagram with pieces on top of the board (reversed).