From: "Manabu, Terao" <mt_shogi <at> LYCOS <dot> NE <dot> JP>
Date: 12 jan 2000
Subject: Interesting Statistics in Shukan Shogi #821

 Dear Shogi Fans,

There are interesting statistics regarding Sente(Black)'s winning rate in Shukan
Shogi #821. In pro official games from last April to November, Sente's winning
rate is below .500. The details are as follows.

   Strategy                        Sente's winning rate  games
   All games                               .488          1523

      Yagura                               .547           256

      Shikenbihsa                          .465           376
         Sente'(Black)'s Shikenbisha       .409           171
         Gote'(White)'s Shikenbisha        .512           205

      Yokorutori(Side pawn)                .445           211
         Chuza Bisha(Yokofu R8e variation) .467           120


Manabu Terao



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