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Handicap Games?
Posted: 17 January 2026, 15:35
by Riani
It would be nice if there were a way to play handicap games (where Gote is missing some pieces). This might ease the introduction of the game to new players. Right now, I have a friend whom I'm teaching, but we can't play on BGA because of the lack of handicap options. An even game would not be as instructive, I fear. Thoughts?
Re: Handicap Games?
Posted: 18 January 2026, 03:58
by Gulchen
I don't know how the pieces move in Shogi, but:
In chess,
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. Nd4 Ng8 3. Ne6 Nf6 4. Nxd8 Ng8 5. Ne6 Nf6 6. Nd4 Ng8 7. Nf3 Nf6 8. Ng1 Ng8
is a way of giving queen odds, and most kinds of odds are possible with the same approach.
Is something similar possible in Shogi?
Re: Handicap Games?
Posted: 22 January 2026, 15:16
by Cryocopter
there ARE handicap games now on BGA. change to friendly mode to see the options
Re: Handicap Games?
Posted: 14 May 2026, 18:05
by Charlie Châteauneuf
So in "friendly mode" it is possible to play handicap games. In Go as well?
How do I get to "friendly mode"?