Shogi Japan's Game of Strategy
(eBook)

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    [year] => 2011
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    [title] => Shogi Japan's Game of Strategy
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    [synopsis] => 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 book's 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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