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Aigakari System (Double Wing Attack)
When both players extend their Rook's pawn and exchange pawns, the opening is called Aigakari (相掛かり) or Double Wing Attack.  There are various forms of Aigakari system.
 
Koshikake gin (腰掛銀=Sitting Silver) system
Here is an example of the Sitting Silver System
 
 
Kusari gama gin (くさり鎌銀=Chained Sickle Silver) System
Here is an example of Kusari gama gin system
 
 
Hineri-Bisya (ひねり飛車=Twisting Rook)
This is a Rook twister. The rook will "dance" side ways 
 
Yokofu Dori (横歩取り=Side Pawn Picker)
 
Ai Yokofu Dori (相横歩取り=Side Pawn Pickers)
This is what happens when both player goes for Yokofu
 
Ai Yokofu Dori San San Kaku (相横歩取り3三角= Side Pa... 33 Bishop)