The Anaguma Castle
A third defense often used in professional shogi is the Anaguma (アナグマ, Japanese for "badger"), commonly called the "bear in the hole" castle in English (穴熊囲い Anaguma gakoi). This castle can be executed on either side of the board, i.e. either by a player utilizing the ranging rook strategy or by a player employing the static rook strategy. The end-result will place the king in the corner square where the lance started, defended by two gold generals and one silver.
One suggested strategy for a rook-side castle is:
- Move the rook to the sixth or seventh file.
- Move the king to the rook's starting square.
- Move the lance up one square, then move the king to the lance's starting square.
- Move the silver general up and right.
- Move both gold generals to the castle for additional defense.
Read more about this topic: Shogi Strategy And Tactics, Opening
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