Japan's Game of StrategyShogiJapanese ChessTrevor Leggett was an acknowledged expert of chess and shogi. In fact Past Master Yasuharu OYAMA, many times all-Japan champion, conferred the grade of Fifth Dan on Trevor Leggett on behalf of the all-Japan Shogi Association, brushing the diploma with his own hand, a rare honour. Leggett's is one of the few highly qualified and recognized authorities on Shogi and the first foreigner to compile a book on the ancient Japanese version of the chess game. His book is a 'must read' for anyone with an interest in the game. Also if you would like to try playing Shogi yourself and don't have a set - but have the patience to make one ... |