SUBTITLED : ` Mastering Strategic Thinking through the Martial Art of the Mind'. The preface to this 256 page volume tells us that the two authors once met at a display of simultaneous chess. Keene was playing Gelb and 27 other players. READ more about : Garry Kasparov, kata, Ruy Lopez, aikido sensei, vizier, ronin, strategy, pawn promotion, h-pawn, cavallos, enemy camp, Paul Morphy, and attacking style. Apart from photos of chess masters and martial arts masters, most of the illustrations are positions on the chess board. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with gold and red decoration. Volme is clean and square and bright. No names nor marks nor tears. Five pressure dimples in back cover. Almost giftable ! ! QUote (p. 152) : " First, how to deal, in competition, with lesser opponents ? In the dojo, rank beginners inflict many injuries and upsets on senior stidents . Overconfident, and therefore sloppy ._._._. . " Size: 8vo.

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Title

Samurai Chess

Publisher

Walker, New York

Publication Date

1998

Language

English

ISBN 10

0802775497

ISBN 13

9780802775498

Binding

Soft cover

Illustrator

Chess Boards

Edition

First Thus.

Condition

Near Fine

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Suggests ways of using martial arts principle and strategies, including attack, follow-through, impenetrable defense, timing, distance, surprise and deception, and artful surrender, to improve chess skills

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