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Which is Better: Board Game Chess or Shogi?

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 When it comes to board games, chess and Shogi stand as two giant in the word of strategic game. Chess, a game is a global favorite known for its tactical depth and elegant simplicity. On the other hand, Shogi, often referred to as Japanese chess, carries its own legacy, boasting a unique twist that sets it apart from its Western counterpart. Both game comes with differences, the primary distinction lies in how captured pieces are utilized. In chess, captured chess pieces are out of play, like it happen in the battlefield. However, in Shogi, captured pieces are reanimated, joining the captor's forces, turning the game into a riveting battle of attrition and conversion. Chess, played on an 8x8 board where two players against each other each aiming to checkmate the opponent's king. Shogi, with its 9x9 board introduces a twist with captured pieces returning to the board under the capturing player's control adding layers of complexity to the strategic landscape. Both chess and