From: Ishi Press International ISHIUS COM> Date: 4 oct 1993 Subject: Shogi Master > >I heard a commercial Shogi software for IBM-PC was available from >ISHI-press, but I don't know the detail. > Shogi Master for the IBM PC is available from Ishi Press International for $49.95 plus shipping. Shogi Master won 2nd Place at the first Computer Shogi Championship in Tokyo in 1991, but I am not aware of the results of other competitions. Originally this program was rated at 2-kyu, but subsequent tournament play has brought this to a more realistic 6-kyu. It plays very quickly, even on its highest level, even on a 8 MHz 286. I have no idea what my shogi rank is, but on the lowest level I can GIVE Shogi Master a two piece handicap, and on its highest level I TAKE a rook handicap. The program plays a decent opening and middle game, but in my opinion, plays too slow in the endgame. I am happy to answer any questions anyone may have about any of our products. Anton Dovydaitis Customer Support ======================================================================== Ishi Press International 800/859-2086 voice, 408/944-9110 FAX 76 Bonaventura Drive ishius ishius com The Americas San Jose, CA 95134 ishi cix compulink co uk Europe