noun
Heian shogi; Heian-period shogi
A historical board game considered a precursor to modern shogi, played during the Heian period. The term is primarily used in historical or game-history contexts.
See also: 将棋 (しょうぎ)
平安将棋は、現代の将棋の原型とされています。
Heian shogi is considered the prototype of modern shogi.
博物館で平安将棋の駒が展示されていた。
Pieces from Heian shogi were on display at the museum.
Modern shogi, the popular Japanese chess variant. 平安将棋 is its historical predecessor with different rules and pieces.
Compound of 平安 (Heian, the historical period) and 将棋 (shogi, Japanese chess). The name directly refers to the shogi variant played during the Heian period.