How to be an EXPERT on Snowroof?

[@anonanon6764]

Interesting variations and ideas, thank you.

[@ShogiDojoLyon]

Thank you 😀

[@ChouwaShogiChannel]

My pleasure ^^

[@WeeShogiBlunders]

Thank you for the quality content ! I have a question : during the game #2, at opponent's move 32 : Bx35. Why not just play : P*34, P24, Px24, Bx24, Bx24, Rx24, P*23 ? I suppose opponent will retreat its rook to 28 then both players have bishop in hand, our castle is preserved and it is our turn to play ? Could you clarify your move's choices ? My level seems not high enough to understand it 🧐

[@ChouwaShogiChannel]

Good question! I assume that you are talking about 8:22. Like you said, if P*34, it will be P-24, Px24, Bx24, Bx24, Bx24, Rx24, P*23, and the opponent will move R-28. It's true that it's our turn and both players have bishop in hand. However, in fact, there aren't any places to drop Bishop. On the other hand, the opponent has Two Pawns while we don't. This means that the opponent has gained some advantages. I hope it makes sense ^^