9781462902439_

Master the game of Japanese Chess-or shogi with this easy to follow shogi guide.

The game of shogi is a chess-like game of strategy long played in Japan. This book is the ultimate strategy guide on shogi for beginners and experienced players alike. The step-by-step instructions an easy to follow diagrams lead the reader through the strategies and intricacies of one of Japans most popular war games.

The book includes explanations of:

The shogi board
The moves of the different pieces
The effective use of the various pieces in game situations
The use of paratroopers (pieces captured from an opponent)
Defenses against attacks
The relative value of each of the pieces
A sample game and commentary
various possible openings and their results
How to read a Japanese score

The books author, Trevor Leggett, head of Japanese-language broadcasts for the BBC, is an expert guide, holding a rank of fourth dan in shogi making him the ideal teacher for a Western audience.

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Master the game of Japanese Chess-or shogi with this easy to follow shogi guide.

The book includes explanations of:

The shogi board
The moves of the different pieces
The effective use of the various pieces in game situations
The use of "paratroopers" (pieces captured from an opponent)
Defenses against attacks
The relative value of each of the pieces
A sample game and commentary
various possible openings and their results
How to read a Japanese score

The books author, Trevor Leggett, head of Japanese-language broadcasts for the BBC, is an expert guide, holding a rank of fourth dan in shogi making him the ideal teacher for a Western audience.

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Shogi Japans Game of Strategy

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