Well, it's not really for me. I've played shogi before, but really, I asked for someone I know who's also trapped here. I'm friends with his teacher, and the man used shogi to help train him, in a way. I think he could find chess useful in a similar way, if he knew the differences.

I'll point him in the direction of this bulletin so he can decide for himself. If he does decide to learn, I can promise you'll have all the challenge you could want in an opponent.