駒 • こま • koma
王
将
semplice • simple • シンプルな
王
english
King General
Kanji
王将
Hiragana
おうしょう
Romaji
Ōshō
Meaning
King general
Usage
The objective of the game is to defend it
Pros
Controls 8 squares
Cons
Slow
Cannot remain in checkmate
Cannot be promoted
駒 • こま • koma
玉
将
semplice • simple • シンプルな
玉
english
Jeweled General
Kanji
玉将
Hiragana
ぎょくしょう
Romaji
Gyokushō
Meaning
Jeweled general
Usage
The objective of the game is to defend it
Pros
Controls 8 squares
Cons
Slow
Cannot remain in checkmate
Cannot be promoted