{"product_id":"shogi-japans-game-of-strategy-9781462902439","title":"Shogi Japan's Game of Strategy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster the game of Japanese Chess—or \u003ci\u003eshogi\u003c\/i\u003e with this easy to follow shogi guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book includes explanations of:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The shogi board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The moves of the different pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The effective use of the various pieces in game situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The use of \"paratroopers\" (pieces captured from an opponent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Defenses against attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The relative value of each of the pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A sample game and commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e various possible openings and their results \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to read a Japanese score\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe books 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trevor Leggett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291283337467,"sku":"9781462902439","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_ec262fee-4d66-4b04-b242-4f61d11d412e.jpg?v=1779190977","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/shogi-japans-game-of-strategy-9781462902439","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}