Japanese Chess Shogi interested residents of Vladivostok. The organizers of the master-classes in this sport were Consulate General of Japan in Vladivostok and the Chess Federation of the city. Master class for the residents of the regional center had specially invited professional shogi player Chyudza Makoto from Japan. Mr. Makoto introduced the participants with the rules of the game, said what its similarities and differences with the game of chess, told about the Japanese traditions of Japanese chess competitions, informs «Pacific Russia».

The second part of the session dedicated guest simul — he played with each participant of the master class at the end of each batch opponent explaining his mistakes and show you the most competent position of the pieces in the attack and defense. The lecturer pointed out that the students quickly understand the intricacies of unfamiliar rules of the game and played quite well.

The audience liked the new game, and after the master class they are interested in the prospect of shogi in Vladivostok. In the regional center of Primorye chess involved several thousand people, so the organizers have confirmed that will continue to cooperate in the future to hold similar events and various competitions in the new interesting game for the Russians, according to Primorye24.ru.