Shogi Japan's Game of Strategy
| By: | Trevor Leggett |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Print ISBN: | 9780804819039 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781462902439 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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 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