playing on equal terms; no handicap
Shogi term for a game where neither player receives a handicap, such as when both are of similar strength or when playing a '平手' (even game).
See also: 平手
being evenly matched
Shogi term describing a situation where the players are of comparable strength, often resulting in a game without handicaps.
Let's play on equal terms today.
Those two are evenly matched in ability.
Standard kanji spelling for this shogi term.
Contains outdated kanji usage; rarely used in modern writing.
From 対 (opposite, equal) and 馬 (horse, a shogi piece), referring to a game where both sides start with equal pieces.