kō shogi; large-board shogi variant
A historical large-board variant of shogi played on a board larger than the standard 9×9, with additional pieces. The term refers specifically to the game known as kō shogi, not large-board shogi in general.
Kō shogi is a type of shogi invented during the Edo period.
The board for kō shogi is much larger than that of standard shogi.
Standard modern kanji spelling.
Traditional kyūjitai spelling; may appear in older texts.
Variant using 象 instead of 将; less common.
Kyūjitai variant with 象; very rare.
From 広 (kō, 'wide') + 将棋 (shōgi, 'shogi'), referring to the larger board size compared to standard shogi.