Shogi is a traditional Japanese board game, often referred to as Japanese chess. It is played on a 9x9 grid and involves two players who command an army of 20 pieces each. The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king, similar to chess. Each piece has unique movement rules, and players can promote certain pieces when they reach the opponent's territory. One distinctive feature of Shogi is the ability to reuse captured pieces. When a player captures an opponent's piece, they can place it back on the board as their own, adding a strategic layer to the game. This makes Shogi a dynamic and complex challenge for players.