ShogiSensei: Learn Shogi

Master Shogi - Japanese chess - from your very first move.

ShogiSensei is the friendliest way to learn Shogi in English, with an
interactive, step-by-step curriculum and a genuinely strong AI opponent that
runs entirely offline. No prior knowledge needed: if you can tap a square, you
can start today.

▌LEARN FROM ZERO
• 90+ hands-on lessons across 12 chapters — from "what is Shogi?" to castles,
attacking patterns, openings, tesuji and endgame technique.
• You play every lesson on a real board - learn by doing, not by reading walls
of text.
• Tsume (checkmate) puzzles to sharpen your finishing.
• Track your progress, build a daily streak, earn XP and unlock achievements.

▌PLAY A STRONG OFFLINE AI
• Powered by Sunfish4, a respected open-source engine - no internet required.
• Adjustable difficulty, from a gentle beginner to a tough sparring partner.
• Pass & play on one device for two-player games.

▌TOOLS FOR REAL IMPROVEMENT
• Evaluation bar shows who's winning, move by move.
• Hints highlight a strong move when you're stuck.
• Analysis mode and a free position editor to study any setup.
• Undo / redo to explore lines without fear.
• Export and import games as KIF - share your matches or replay them
move by move.

▌MADE TO ENJOY
• Smooth drag-and-drop board with fluid animations.
• Haptic feedback for moves, captures and check.
• Automatic dark mode that follows your device.
• Interface available in English, Japanese and Polish.

Whether you've never seen a Shogi board or you're climbing toward your first dan, ShogiSensei meets you where you are and takes you further.

Download now and make your first move.

Recent changes:
Sound comes to the board - pieces land with a wood knock, with separate switches for sound and vibration in Settings.

The board is redrawn: pieces cast a real shadow, the frame has weight, and your last move, check and hints are far easier to spot. Promoted pieces now carry traditional cinnabar.

Unsure whether to promote? The prompt shows what your piece becomes and what it gains or gives up.

Lessons flow: finish one, tap through to the next.