Let’s move the pieces in the left figure to be the positions in the right figure, following the piece movement rules. The pieces cannot move out the board of 3x3 squares. Shogi puzzle is an easy game with Shogi pieces and a board of 3x3 squares. Even young children without full knowledge of Shogi piece movements can enjoy Shogi puzzles.

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Min. moves 8

17 May 2020

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Today’s Pieces

Crafted by Konan
The form of a character: Ryoko
Carved pieces

Clue for Today’s Puzzle

Keep Kaku (Bishop) from blocking a way for Hisha (Rook).

Answer

8 moves

* To calculate the minimum number of moves, we use a programme created by Mr Akira Takeuchi, the developer of a computer Shogi programme "Shuso."

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