darth_ender said:

RicOlie_2 said:

darth_ender said:

Perhaps, but you are one tough egg to crack. I analyzed every possible outcome before having my bishop retreat, and though I could nearly checkmate you, I couldn't quite pull it off, and ultimately would lose material. I don't mind little sacrifices in chess, but in shogi every loss without a successful gain in position or getting closer to checkmate adds fuel to the furnaces that construct your armies. You're doing quite well, and I've probably never had so difficult a time breaking through against any player I've gone against.

That's quite a compliment, considering this is only my fourth Shogi game (fifth including the one with Twister).

Good, you should take it as a compliment. Truthfully, I don't know if anyone has ever played more than two games with me before, so perhaps that might sound deflating, but I mean it when I say I can't believe how quickly you've caught on. :)

Well, I certainly enjoy it (definitely more than Chess), so that's a big factor. Being able to play while not under pressure to hurry up and make the next move has certainly helped develop my skills. I much enjoy playing over a long period of time than playing a quick game because I can spend more time analyzing the board and planning ahead.