Bishop-33 opening

Shogi opening
Fourth Move B-33
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Third Move B-77
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The Bishop-33 opening (3三角 san-san kaku) is an opening characterized by moving the bishop to the 33 square early while leaving the bishop diagonal opening allowing for an early bishop trade. The opening is flexible in that it can lead to an Opposing Rook (Ranging Rook) position as well as a Static Rook position with or without a bishop trade.

The most common variation and the one used by some professional players is the Fourth Move Bishop-33 opening (4手目3三角戦法 yon-teme san-san kaku senpō). When used by Black, this is known as Third Move Bishop-77 opening (3手目7七角戦法 san-teme nana-nana kaku senpō).

Fourth Move Bishop-33

Fourth Move B-33
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2...B-33

1. P-76 P-34, 2. P-26.

2...B-33. White's bishop moves to the 33 square on the fourth move of the game keeping their bishop diagonal open.

This move invites Black to capture the bishop which is only defended by White's left knight.

Black capturing the bishop

Fourth Move B-33
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3. Bx33+
Fourth Move B-33
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3...Nx33

Fourth Move B-33
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4. P-25
Fourth Move B-33
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4...R-22

See also

  • Opposing Rook
  • Ranging Rook

Bibliography

  • 藤井, 猛. 2008. 相振り飛車を指しこなす本 (Vol. 3). 浅川書房.
  • 藤井, 猛. 2008. 相振り飛車を指しこなす本 (Vol. 4). 浅川書房.
  • 窪田, 義行. 2008. 変幻自在!!: 窪田流3三角戦法. 毎日コミュニケーションズ.

External links

  • Yamajunn's Basic Shogi Opening: Yonteme San-San Kaku Senpou
  • Yamajunn's Shogi Opening Traps:
    • Yonteme San-San Kaku, Part 1
    • Yonteme San-San Kaku, Part 2
  • 将棋・序盤のStrategy:
    • 後手4手目△3三角の序盤戦術表 (in Japanese)
    • 先手3手目▲7七角の序盤戦術表 (in Japanese)


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