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Book Synopsis
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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"Invaluable as a guide for beginners and as a review for seasoned players." --The Oriental Economist

Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi

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      Publisher Tuttle Publishing
      Published 10 April 2009
      ISBN-13 9784805310366
      978-4805310366
      ISBN-10 4805310367
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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!

      Trade Review
      "Invaluable as a guide for beginners and as a review for seasoned players." --The Oriental Economist

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