Shogi Dojo is a shogi (Japanese chess) app for beginners, with menus and hints in English. Play against 8 AI levels, solve 1,770 tsume puzzles (mate-in-1 and mate-in-3), and climb from 15 kyu to 1 dan. New to shogi? Start at the easiest level, use hints and takebacks, and see why you lost in one short line after each game. ■ A quiet dojo on your iP
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If you are new to shogi, begin by selecting the easiest AI level. Utilize the provided hints and takeback features to learn the game mechanics as you play, ensuring a steady and manageable learning pace for your first session.
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The app features 1,770 tsume puzzles, including mate-in-1 and mate-in-3 problems. Solving these stage by stage helps you practice checkmate patterns, and every successfully completed puzzle grants you XP toward increasing your overall rank in the dojo.
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After a loss, you can review the game move by move. The app marks the specific turn where your strategy failed and provides a concise explanation, such as missing a checkmate or losing a piece for free.
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You start at 15 kyu and earn XP with each victory. Beating stronger AI opponents rewards more XP, potentially allowing you to jump multiple ranks at once. Even long losses against equal or stronger AI can still earn XP.
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Each hint or takeback costs one coin. You earn five coins for every win, and you can acquire fifty coins by watching an optional video. Note that coins cannot be purchased directly through the app store.
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Yes, if you missed a checkmate during a match, you can revisit that exact position through the review feature. This allows you to solve the situation again, reinforcing your understanding of the board state and tactical errors.
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Yes, the app adheres to official shogi rules. This includes specific restrictions such as nifu, which prevents two pawns on a single file, the uchifuzume rule regarding pawn drops, and sennichite, which handles game repetition scenarios.
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As you successfully rank up from 15 kyu toward 1 dan, your personal piece evolves in eight distinct steps. It begins as a simple Pawn and eventually grows into a King, visually representing your progression through the ranks.
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To ensure you never lose track of the game flow, the app automatically marks the last move made in a soft vermilion color. This visual indicator helps you quickly identify the most recent action on the board.
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No, full-screen advertisements only appear between games or puzzle stages. The app is designed to ensure that ads never interrupt your active gameplay, allowing you to focus entirely on your strategy and moves during the match.
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• With an unfinished game, the big home button now resumes it. Start a fresh one from "New game" below.
• A shorter result card that shows your progress to the next rank.
• Tsume puzzles now remember if you viewed the answer or used a hint, even when you leave and come back.
• A new support page with answers to common questions.
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Shogi Dojo is a shogi (Japanese chess) app for beginners, with menus and hints in English. Play against 8 AI levels, solve 1,770 tsume puzzles (mate-in-1 and mate-in-3), and climb from 15 kyu to 1 dan.
New to shogi? Start at the easiest level, use hints and takebacks, and see why you lost in one short line after each game.
■ A quiet dojo on your iPhone
• A kaya-wood board, calligraphy pieces, and wooden piece stands
• The crisp click of a real piece, with sound and vibration
• The last move is marked in soft vermilion, so you never lose track
■ 8 AI levels that grow with you
• From 15 kyu for first-time players up to 1 dan
• Hints and takebacks help you learn as you play
• The AI moves in a few seconds, so games keep a steady pace
■ Tsume puzzles (mate problems)
• 1,020 mate-in-1 and 750 mate-in-3 puzzles, played stage by stage
• Pick any stage you have solved from the list to solve it again
• Every new puzzle you solve adds XP toward your next rank
• Missed a checkmate in your own game? Solve that position again from the review
■ Learn from every game
• After a game, step through it move by move
• After a loss, the review marks the move where things went wrong and tells you why in one short line, such as "You missed a checkmate" or "This move let your Rook be taken for free"
■ Ranks and a piece that grows
• Start at 15 kyu and earn XP with each win; beating a stronger AI earns more, and can even jump you up several ranks at once
• A loss of 20 moves or more against an equal or stronger AI still earns XP
• As you rank up, your own piece grows in 8 steps, from Pawn to King
■ Coins
• A hint or a takeback costs 1 coin
• You get 5 coins for each win, and 50 coins for watching an optional video
• Coins cannot be bought
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Shogi Dojo: Japanese Chess is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 8, 2026.
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