21st century Tenjiku Shogi Home page Welcome to a few pages devoted to the exciting game of Tenjiku Shogi. Tenjiku Shogi is a 400 year old chess variant still in it's infancy. The lack of historical games allow players to discover openings. Solid plodding play is out, aggressive precision play is in. It may be the most violent and exciting form of chess yet. Chu players will find the new pieces fairly easy to learn So who will visit these pages? A few active players, usually from PBM, a few ex-players to see what is happening, a few chess variant type players out of curiosity and the occasional accidental visitor. All in all a handful, but if one odd surfer gets the bug the pages won't be wasted. One obstacle for new players is the large number of pieces, but if you begin by playing aggressive attacking games then you will only need to learn a few pieces. Some players (and a few non players) have called Tenjiku the most exciting chess variant ever! Click onto the tutor (you should recognise him) on the right, give it a go. For those preferring chess variants with a slow solid development, Chu, Dai-dai or even Dai Shogi may offer a more satisfying game. News and contact Notes June 2010: Possible origins of modern Tenjiku shogi could be a little older than we think British origins check it out. Email comments or suggestions here Want a game? challenge daveh on PBeM ?.. August 2010 and another addition to the Exotic Bestiary... Where eagles dare - soaring and free.. Site health warning: This game is not recommended for anyone with a weak heart.