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To win
A player wins a game when they checkmate the opponent’s King. The opponent’s King cannot escape the threat.
Formally, the player in check must admit the opponent’s victory. Admission is the true conclusion of the game.
A player who realizes an impending defeat can admit the opponent’s victory well in advance.
In Shogi, there is no draw. A game without a winner and a loser is null and must be replayed.
The rules of Shogi are strict. A player who does not follow the rules loses the game.
The game is lost for an illegal move:
- Two Fuhyo of the same player in the same column.
- An unauthorized drop.
- A wrong move.
Perpetual check is not allowed beyond the fourth repetition. The attacker loses the game.
The game is lost if the King is left in check. The opponent does not need to announce the threat.
The game is null if the same position is repeated for four consecutive moves.