Shogi Opening traps : classcial Kakukawari opening : part 3.

Shogi Opening traps : classcial Kakukawari opening : part 3.

(diagram 1)

1.P-7f P-8d
2.P-2f P-8e
3.P-2e G-3b
4.B-7g P-3d
5.S-8h Bx7g+
6.Sx7g S-2b
7.S-3h S-7b
(diagram 1)


The diagram 1 is one of the common lines of classical Kakukawari opening . In the diagram 1 , You may think Sente can exchange the 2nd file Pawns . With 8.P-2d , how the game will advance ?

(diagram 2)

8.P-2d Px2d
9.Rx2d B*3c
(diagram 2)

Sente exchanged the 2nd file Pawns by his Rook . Gote drops a Bishop with 9...B*3c attacking the 2d-Rook .

Afte the diagram 2 , Sente's Rook will escape from the 2d Bishop with 10.R-2h or 10.Rx3d . But in both lines , Gote will get a better position with material advantage .

(1)
10.R-2h P-8f!
11.Px8f P*8h!

(2)
10.Rx3d P*2h

In both lines , Gote will get a Knight .