Demon Slayer


In shogi, Demon Slayer or Demon Killer is a trap opening initiated by Black that characteristically advances their left knight blocking their bishop's diagonal.
Later moves attempt an attack using a further advanced knight and also possibly against White's left silver.
If defended against properly by White, then it puts Black in an unfavorable position. Therefore, it is designed to trap novice players.

Development

Defending against Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer can be defended against by moving White's right gold to 63.

New Demon Slayer

is a variation of the Demon Slayer opening.