Shogi Middlegame: Shogi Fundamentals, Volume 2
Description : The middlegame in shogi is the period between the beginning of the battle and the time when both players start attacking the opponent&#8217s king. The goal of shogi is to capture the king but to do so, you first need to gain pieces and invade the opponent&#8217s camp during the middlegame.By reading this book, you will be able to acquire the following skills:1. Learn some
tactics to attack and defense.2. Learn some ways to aim for material gain.3. Learn how to assess the situation.I hope this book will help shogi fans worldwide improve their game!Table of contents:IntroductionChapter 1 Tactics for AttackDrop a Joining Pawn to Launch Your AttackDrop a Dangling Pawn to Make a Promoted Pawn (Tokin)Drop a Striking Pawn to Make an Opponent&#8217s Weak PointPush Your Pawns to Prepare Your OffenseAdvance an Offensive SilverUse Your Gold for Offense Depending on the SituationDrop Your Bishop on an Opponent&#8217s Weak PointAim to Promote Your RookLook at Your Camp before You Exchange RooksNumber-Based AttackEdge AttackSummary of Chapter 1Chapter 2 Tactics for DefenseBuild Your Castle before AttackingUpgrade Your Castle Depending on the SituationExceptional Case: Fight without Building Your CastleBe Careful of the Opponent&#8217s Bishop DropBlock an Attack with a Lid PawnStop an Opponent&#8217s Attack with Consecutive Pawn DropsBlock an Attack by Dropping Bottom PawnPull Your PawnSummary of Chapter 2Chapter 3 Aim for Material GainSilver PincerDancing PawnLance SkewerCapture a Rook with Your LanceKnight ForkSilver ForkGold ForkBishop ForkRook ForkSummary of Chapter 3Chapter 4 Evaluate a SituationConsider Piece Gain or LossThink about How Your Pieces are WorkingCompare the Strength of Both CastlesOccasionally You Can Be in a Better Position Even with Material LossLaunch Your Attack Before the Opponent Builds a CastlePolicy 1: Make the Situation ClearPolicy 2: Make the Situation ComplexSummary of Chapter 4Chapter 5 Next Move Problems in the MiddlegameConclusion