Minishogi

Minishogi (5五将棋) is a variant of shogi (Japanese chess). The rules are identical to those of standard shogi, except that it is played on a 5x5 board, with the initial position as shown in the diagram, and each player's promotion zone consists only of the rank furthest from the player.

External links

• Website of the Japanese Minishogi Association (http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Spade/8662/) (in Japanese, but contains game records which can be understood without knowing Japanese)