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This document summarizes the current state of knowledge about the history of shogi (Japanese chess) and its variants based on new evidence. It discusses: 1) Evidence from an 1126 text providing the first description of shogi pieces and rules for a small 8x8 version and a larger 13x13 version. 2) Debate around reconstructing the earliest versions and how the game may have evolved over time, with new pieces like the rook and bishop added later. 3) References from 12th-15th century documents distinguishing

Author

Bébé Bon

Language

EN