{"product_id":"japanese-chess-the-game-of-shogi-paperback","title":"Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrevor Leggett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn and master the fascinating game of Japanese Chess or \"Shogi\" with this expert guide and chess set.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Chess: The Game of Shogi\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTrevor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso included in this book are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sample game and commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discussion of various opening strategies and game positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explanation of how to read a Japanese score\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fold-out Shogi board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sturdy paper playing pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Chess\u003c\/i\u003e features everything you need to get started playing this challenging and fun game!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrevor Leggett\u003c\/b\u003e rose to the rank of fourth dan in shogi, a major achievement since first dan is considered excellent for an amateur. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eZen and the Ways\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 10, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44402180063334,"sku":"9784805310366","price":26.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eDVJRlRONXYrMzFNMHJBRWZGeklZQT09.webp?v=1769651435","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/japanese-chess-the-game-of-shogi-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}