歩ふ三さん兵びょう

noun

handicap of a king and three pawns in hand

A shogi teaching handicap where the stronger player starts with only the king on the board and three pawns in hand. Used when introducing the game to a complete beginner.

• 初しょ心しん者しゃに将しょう棋ぎを教おしえるときは、まず歩ふ三さん兵びょうから始はじめることが多おおい。

  When teaching shogi to a beginner, people often start with the 歩三兵 handicap.