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Shogi for Beginners
A complete and fascinating exposition of the game of Shogi (Japanese chess). Includes rules, strategy, problems and sample games.
- GenresGamesJapanNonfiction
170 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 1, 1984
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July 31, 2026
This book is a fast-paced overview of Shogi.
In some fields it gives only very little information and does not go into much depth.
The problems posed in this book are hard though. The correct moves are in the back of the book, but they are not explained usually, so that it is still on you to understand why it is the best solution.
I would advise to have a game board or an engine ready to try out the positions, keeping the moves in mind is challenging.
In some fields it gives only very little information and does not go into much depth.
The problems posed in this book are hard though. The correct moves are in the back of the book, but they are not explained usually, so that it is still on you to understand why it is the best solution.
I would advise to have a game board or an engine ready to try out the positions, keeping the moves in mind is challenging.
March 21, 2020
This is an excellent, slim volume. It covers the basics, some mating problems, a little opening theory, middle game, endgame and some sample games. It is very clearly written.
November 16, 2011
There are very few books on Shogi that are in English. The others I've found are terrible. This one is not, which makes it the best one. I found that memorizing the games at the end of the book was very useful.
August 16, 2012
An excellent beginner book on Shogi! Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning how to play.
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