Once you get a bit frustrated with losing often, start reading the first chapter of of Ending Attack techniques. This will help you get some more understanding of the middle game. Now go through several chapters of exercises from Sabaki at a Glance. You probably start feeling some disconnect between the opening and the end game. Revisit these chapters to deepen your understanding Then play some shogi matches online on 81 Dojo or Shogiwars using the opening and the ending techniques you learned. This will aid in learningįollow it up with the first chapter of Ending attack at a Glance. Try to do all exercises on a shogi board with physical shogi pieces. Choose only one opening style you like and go through those exercises. Start with only 1 chapter of Joseki at a Glance. We use this approach as well at our shogi club: The following approach will aid in keeping it fun. If you want to buy them all, then I would recommend the following reading order. Personally, if you just want to buy 1 book, then start with Better Moves for Better Shogi. It is considered a must read classic in Japan. From the same publisher: Ending Attack techniques from Takashi Kaneko is considered the best book this topic. Joseki is for opening theory, sabaki is more for the middle game. It has: Joseki at a glance, ending attack, sabaki and edge attack. I can recommend the whole "At a glance" series from Madoka Kitao. The publisher Nekomado also has great English shogi books. I know even some 4 dan players who often reread this book. It focuses on understanding what makes a bad shape and what encompasses a good shape. This book teaches you how to develop your shogi instinct. The best book for beginners (and more advanced players alike) would be "Better moves for better shogi" by Aono Teruichi. There are actually enough books available in English to have a good start learning shogi:
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