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.