Computer Shogi TACOS

We create Computer Shogi TACOS. Shogi is a traditional board game in Japan. It designed based on thinking algorithm like man. In the endgame, it has the highly efficient shogi problem routine and the inevitable routine. Even as a professional Shogi player, TACOS plays with technical accuracy. For the world computer Shogi championship in 2004, TACOS has won a prize of the 7th place. TACOS's Homepage is Here.

Dynamic Information Shogi

			DI Shogi (Dynamic Information Shogi) is fundamentally conform to the rule of the Shogi. Shogi is a traditional board game of Japan. Although the information about the opponent's pieces is not known during a game in DI Shogi as main differences, only the position which can be moved can see the friendly pieces.

Pairing System

			Many conventions of board games, such as shogi and Chess, are held. In these conventions, the pairing system is decided by the combination system of various systems. Under the present circumstances, since ranking is influenced by the pairing partner, selection of a pairing system is a very important problem. Then, we study the pairing system which reflects fairness and ability most between the limited numbers of games.

Periodic table of game elements

			The periodic table of the elements condenses the foundations in chemistry and the rule of a game condenses the essence in a game. The degree of freedom exists in all games and tends to reflect the character of a rule correctly. Consequently, we try to make the periodic table of the game elements in order to see each game on the same level and to enable decomposition and combination. The table will cover all games which degree of freedom we can compute like tournament.

Lines of Action

			Lines of Action (LOA) is the game which uses the board of 8x8 and is performed with the two-person player of black and white. Each player moves a piece by turns and the direction which connected all its pieces serves as a victory. Furthermore, explanation of a detailed game Here . Please have a look.