Chu Shogi Basic Endgames

Edited by

Colin P. Adams

Colin P. Adams

Eduard Werner

Joseph Peterson

Lionel Vidal

Rikard Nordgren

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Table of Contents
Introduction
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I. King and other pieces versus a bare King
1. King and Crown Prince versus a bare King
Move the King up to join the Crown Prince
Press the enemy King down towards the edge of the board
The conditions necessary to win
2. King and one or two promoted Ferocious Leopards versus a bare King
King and promoted Ferocious Leopard versus a bare King
King and two promoted Ferocious Leopards versus a bare King
3. King and Promoted Blind Tiger versus a bare King
Winning without the aid of the King
4. King and Free King versus a bare King
Force the King into a corner
5. King and Phoenix versus a bare King
Promote to a Free King
6. King and Lion versus a bare King
Force the king to a side
7. King and Kylin versus a bare King
Promote to a Lion
A survey and analysis of theroetical Chu Shogi endgames involving only a few pieces.