[Shogi Strategy] 　”棒銀”　Climbing Silver part2

Conclusion of This Chapter

  • An essential tactical pattern: in most cases, you can win with 2四歩.
  • If you don’t want to read the explanations, it’s also fine to just work on the lishogi problems.
  • In opening theory, memorizing how to respond to your opponent’s ideas is crucial.


Introduction

Shogi(Japanese chess) is a game of responses.

In the previous chapter(Return to Part 1), Gote was completely crushed by Bo-gin (the Climbing Silver attack).

To avoid repeating this loss, Gote needs a new way to respond.

For that reason, let’s once again review Sente’s intentions in the Bo-gin attack.


Review of the Previous Conclusion and Examination of Countermeasures

  • Silver’s advance toward the 5th file
  • ▲2四歩
  • ▲2四銀


Allowing these three ideas led to a complete collapse.

In other words, Black needs to cut off this sequence somewhere.


In this chapter, we will examine two methods to prevent 2四歩.

Examining 1四歩

① 1四歩　(The idea is to force the Silver to retreat.)

By changing the Silver’s position, Black aims to prevent 2四歩.

However, White can still play ▲2四歩 without hesitation, and this plan fails.

Gote  can capture the Silver, but in return White creates a tokin, and even ends up taking a Gold as well.


Examining 3三角

② 3三角　(The idea is to defend the 2四 square with numbers.)

This move adds another piece to the defense of the 2四 square.

However, even against this, if White strongly plays 2四歩, it results in a bishop–silver exchange, leaving Black down material.



“Sequences starting from 2四歩 occur with very high frequency in all openings!!
This is a recurring tactical pattern, so be sure to memorize it!!”

After examining these two ideas, we can see that 2四歩 is not easy to defend against.

Therefore, in the next chapter, we will look at more sophisticated defensive methods.


▶Click to Display lishogi Practice Problems https://lishogi.org/study/TssCY1Gr/wrtpidII#0


Summary

  • It may look simple when written out, but it is actually quite difficult.
  • However, because it appears so frequently, make sure to review it several times until it sticks.
  • Against 1四歩, you can strongly win with 2四歩.
  • Against 3三角, you can also strongly win with 2四歩.
  • Try this several times against Piyo Shogi around level 6, or in real games.
  • Other responses will be covered in the next chapter.

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