Hello. I've started to play about a month ago and learnt the basics thanks to Hidechi videos. However i feel like i'm stuck at making strategies, for both early/endgame and reading opponents opening. Right now i can't beat AI lv 4 , so i wanted to ask what kind of training should i do. Like , is it best to focus on one kinf of strategy (be it ranging or static rook) to get used to it , or perhaps focusing on castles according to opponents opening could be more fruitful ??
I thinl if you beatt lvl 3 ai then you are not a beginner anymore. I needed month beating Yanarou at level 3
Where do you think your problems are right now in beating him
A not understadning his moves in the begnning
B Having problems atacking and then overseeing your own safty
C Not sure which pieces are helping in an atack when you need to move them?
D not executung mates?
And what time control you use agaisnt him
To your original question I maybe know 2 castles and 2 opoenings so I my be biased but focusing on one opening each site is good
Then either grinding that oponing against ai or agaisnt human tutors may help
I coud do a traing game (coresspondence time) but I maybe not a help with theory in certain openings(even my own)
Hi, I'm also new to Shogi. I managed to beat AI lv 4 once, but to be honest lv 3 is still chewing me out almost every time.
My thinking is until I'm able to easily beat at least lv4, I shouldn't go against human player (got beaten by 5-kyu and 1-kyu this morning, too).
Should I keep playing with AI or should I try asking for coach on the forum?
YOu can try both and then see which you think will help you more
I'd recommend trying to play against people where you can, especially if you can have 'post game discussion' afterwards, as that will be very helpful
however, if you don't yet have confidence in playing people yet, no stress
Hi , thanks for your response! I think i'm lacking specially in how to read opponents opening to set my defense ?? I'm specially weak to building my defenses against ranging rooks attacks, and find it hard to see where i should attack. Feel like Fairy Stockfish Lv 4 defenses are really solid most of the time. I managed to beat once or twice in like 15 matches but if have to tell you how i did it , i'm at a loss.
I 'd be happy to have a correspondence match.
I tried to create matches, but no one ever joins them =/ , perhaps bc of the 1500? rank ??
@JuampaBenja i'd be happy to play a correspondence game with you, DM me if you want to
ill try my best to explain the logic behind my moves, well see how that goes
To improve in Shogi, generally speaking, I recommend focusing on these three pillars:
1. Master Shogi Proverbs (Kakugen)
- Shogi proverbs are the crystallized wisdom of past masters. Instead of calculating every single move, learning these "logical shortcuts" will help you find the right direction instantly. Example: "Keep your King and Rook apart".
2. Learn Standard Castles (Kakoi)
- In the beginning, your King is very vulnerable. Before you start an attack, you must build a "Castle" to protect your King. Knowing patterns like "Mino Castle" or "Anaguma" will give you a solid foundation and keep you calm under pressure.
3. Practice Tsume Shogi (Checkmate Puzzles)
- Developing a "finishing touch" is crucial. Solve 1-move or 3-move Tsume Shogi daily to improve your visualization and speed in the endgame.
My Advice:
Shogi is a game of "structure" and "efficiency." Don't just move pieces; try to understand the meaning behind each formation.
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