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Introducing a high-performance, free Shogi app designed to cater to players from beginners to advanced levels. Enjoy the challenge of 40 levels of full-scale AI, with the highest level reaching the amateur 6-dan stage. The app also offers comprehensive game record analysis and management post-match, alongside daily Tsume Shogi puzzles.

This Shogi app features delightful "chick" characters, making your gaming experience more enjoyable. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, you can find your perfect match among the 40 levels, with the highest level being the amateur 6-dan stage.

Why Start Playing Shogi?

Beginners can start with confidence thanks to introductory courses, piece dropping games, weaker AI settings, hints, and visual guides that show piece movements. This makes learning Shogi fun and accessible.

Satisfaction for Intermediate to Advanced Users

Intermediate to advanced players will find satisfaction in the 40 levels of AI, with the highest level being amateur 6-dan. Additionally, you can gauge your skill with rating games that provide a clear measure of your current strength.

Improve Your Shogi Skills

Enhance your Shogi skills with detailed game record analysis that points out your mistakes and suggests better moves. The app also evaluates and displays jouseki (standard sequences) and battle types, helping you refine your strategies.

A High-Performance App for All

More than just its cute design, this app offers a robust platform for Shogi enthusiasts at any skill level. Here are its main features:

• Play against 40 levels of full-scale AI.
• Enjoy two-player games with a traditional knee-to-knee setup.
• Use the examination function to compare your moves with AI's.
• Analyze game records to identify bad or doubtful moves automatically.
• Receive daily Tsume Shogi puzzles at beginner, intermediate, advanced, and graded levels.
• Save and manage game records with AI, including those from other apps.

Detailed Function Explanations

Challenge yourself with authentic AI across 40 levels suitable for beginners to advanced players. The app displays possible moves, making it easier for novices to learn. Use the "Hint" button to see AI's suggested moves and understand their reasoning.

Watch games not only between you and the computer but also between computers. Enjoy traditional two-player games with a knee-to-knee setup, although online multiplayer is not supported. You can also switch AI opponents during a game by resuming from the examination mode.

Improve post-game by using the review function, which shows AI's reading lines, your actual moves, and evaluations for each situation. The game record analysis function automatically checks for bad moves and displays situation evaluations graphically, making it easy to see where you went wrong.

Save and manage your game records, including those from other Shogi apps. The app supports KIF, KI2, and CSA formats, and you can copy and paste records to the clipboard. You can also access game records from cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox, and create custom start phases and Tsume Shogi puzzles.

Official Homepage and Support

For more details, visit the official website, which offers extensive function explanations, guides for complex features, and a Q&A section:

https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html

Support is available through the official website, and you can submit issues, opinions, or requests via the "Send Request" option in the app's top menu.

Free App with Ads

This app is provided for free, supported by advertisements. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure the software is problem-free, issues may still occur. STUDIO-K does not guarantee against damages caused by using this software and is not responsible for any such incidents.

What's New in Version 5.3.8

Last updated on Nov 1, 2024

• 2024/10/29 ver5.3.8 - Fixed an issue where pressing the [Menu] button during AI's thinking phase during a match could cause a wait.
• 2024/10/19 ver5.3.7 - Adjusted the strength of levels 15-30 to be weaker.
• 2024/07/19 ver5.3.5 - Implemented a feature to transfer ratings, match records, real-life Tsume Shogi, and Piyo story progress during device changes. Note that game records are not included in the transfer; please save them to cloud storage as before. Access this feature from the top screen menu under "Data Transfer (Device Change)".
• 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4 - Enabled selection of non-chick pieces in dark mode.