What If: What will happen if Shogi pawns are replaced by chess pawns?

What will happen if Shogi pawns are replaced by chess pawns?

Have you tried that?

No (:

Try it and report back to us.

Interesting idea.

just tried it

reey fun

• njb

So, no one tried that before?

I assume that weakens the rook, and strengthens the bishop. Might make attacks too difficult, as generals are good defenders, and the pawns will have the ability to protect each other in a v formation.