I don't think I've ever beaten him in shogi.
Just a testament to how people are different, I guess. I started playing against Shikamaru when he joined my team. The first time, I found him staring at a board. It was set up, ready to play; but he had no opponent. I still remember what he replied when I asked if I could join him.
"It's troublesome, but whatever."
He beat me so easily; I could barely believe this was the kid who did nothing in his classes at the Academy. But then I realized; he hadn't needed to.
