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 Japan's 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.

Learn and master the fascinating game of Japanese Chess or "Shogi" with this expert guide and Chess set. Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi is the ultimate strategy guidebook for players of any skill level to improve their game and winning strategies. Played by millions around the world, Shogi is the uniquely Japanese variant of chess. It is the only version in which an opponent's captured piece can be dropped back onto the board as one's own. This makes for extremely exciting, dynamic gameplay in which momentum can quickly shift back and forth between players. Trevor Legett, expert player and longtime resident of Japan, gives you all the information you need to play the game, form its basic rules to winning tactics. Also included in this book are: Sample game and commentary Discussion of various opening strategies and game positions Explanation of how to read a Japanese score Fold-out Shogi board Sturdy paper playing pieces Japanese Chess features everything you need to get started playing this challenging and fun game!

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The ancient board game of Shogi, or Japanese Chess, has been played for hundreds of years. Shogi is the king of chess games, and is arguably more complex and abstract than international chess or Xiangqi (Chinese chess). However, few books have been published in the English language on Shogi strategy. This Shogi book demonstrates optimal strategies, verified by modern computer analysis. The book is heavily illustrated with pictographic chess board diagrams, similar to diagrams in international chess books. These picture pieces are easier to visualize than classical Shogi Japanese character piece labels. Excessive use of algebraic notation is avoided, making it easier to follow game annotations, and to evaluate positions. This book is an easier way for English speakers to learn this complex board game, that has a tactical language quite different from that of international chess or Chinese chess. Topics include: ● Shogi Rules and Notation systems ● Opening Game Theories and Pitfalls ● Castles - Yagura, Anaguma, Mino, Elmo, etc. ● Middle Game and End Game Tactics ● Infiltration and Dropping Tactics ● Numerous Checkmate Problems and Solutions ● Annotated Games Illustrate Rules and Tactics ● Hundreds of Illustrations - An Actual Board is Not Needed to Follow Annotated Examples

Profoundly original book demonstrates how basic relationships of one or two pawns constitute winning strategy. Multitude of examples illustrate theory. 182 diagrams. Index of games.