Rules Shogi is played on an uncheckered board of 9 by 9 squares. We can see from the direction of the point which player owns the piece, i.e., pieces point in the direction of the opponent. The opening setup is as follows. It can jump over other pieces. The Lance moves straight forwards as a rook, i.e., any number of squares on the same column, but only forwards.
Most pieces can promote, except the king and the gold general.
However, when the piece cannot move further, promotion is compulsory, i.e., a pawn, lance, or knight on the last row, and a knight on the 8th row must promote. The Silver General promotes to a golden general. Here you see the symbol displaying a promoted silver general. The Knight promotes to a golden general. Here you see the symbol displaying a promoted knight.