Shogi Lab

Authentic Shogi Engine

Equipped with the high-performance Shogi engine "Sunfish4". Featuring a maximized board for deep immersion, allowing you to enjoy every move from opening strategy to endgame tactics. Play, review, and analyze—everything you need for Shogi research in one app.

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Shogi Lab Gameplay Screen

Professional Analysis Features

Sunfish4 Engine & AI Support

Harness the sharp insights of the "Sunfish4" engine. Stuck on your next move? The "AI Support" (Auto-move) feature assists your learning by taking over when you need it most.

Real-time Evaluation Graph

Monitor the tide of battle with a live evaluation graph and score. Moves that significantly shift the advantage are highlighted, making it easy to identify critical turning points.

Precise Thinking Time Visualization

Thinking time for each move is recorded in the kifu (game record). Long pauses are highlighted in red (top 5%) or yellow (top 15%), allowing you to objectively analyze your reading rhythm.

Advanced Kifu Analysis

Jump to any position instantly by tapping the game record. Effortlessly review past matches with play, back, and forward controls to perfect your strategy.

Online Matches & Rankings

Compete in real-time with players worldwide. Track your progress with a comprehensive ranking system based on your match performance.

Flexible Lv.1–Lv.20 Adjustment

Choose from 20 difficulty levels to match your skill. With features like UNDO and side selection (Sente/Gote), you can tailor every match to your preference.

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Support & Engine

For bug reports or feedback, contact us at:

whistextapp@gmail.com

Engine: Sunfish4 (MIT License)
Optimized for maximized board and full-screen view.

Privacy Policy

We prioritize and protect your privacy above all else.

  • Online Features: Temporary identifiers are used solely for matchmaking and rankings.
  • Personal Data: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other personal information.
  • Offline Play: CPU matches and local 2-player mode operate entirely offline; no data is transmitted.