two-piece handicap (shogi)
A shogi handicap where the stronger player removes their rook and bishop before the game starts. Used in teaching or casual play to balance skill differences.
When playing against a beginner, I often play with a two-piece handicap.
A one-piece handicap where only the bishop is removed. 二枚落ち is a larger handicap, removing both the rook and the bishop.
Compound of 二枚 (two flat pieces) + 落ち (removal, dropping), referring to the two major pieces (rook and bishop) removed as a handicap.