Hello from Tokyo!
My name is Saiba, an amateur Shogi player and author based in Japan.
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new English book series, “Saiba Shogi Series,” on Amazon Kindle. This project began with a simple yet strong desire: to deliver practical Shogi knowledge to overseas fans.
The “Gap” I Wanted to Bridge
In recent years, I have seen more and more people outside of Japan becoming interested in Shogi. As a Japanese player, this makes me incredibly happy.
However, I noticed a frustrating “gap” in the resources available in English. Most English books fall into two categories:
- Rulebooks: They teach you how the pieces move, but not how to win.
- Complex Strategy Books: They force you to memorize long sequences (Joseki) without explaining the meaning behind them.
Many beginners get stuck in between. They know the rules, but when they sit down to play, they think, “I have no idea what move to make.”
I wrote this series to fix that.
My goal was not to write another textbook of memorization. I wanted to translate the “Logic” and “Sensibility” that strong Japanese players have acquired naturally but rarely explain in words.
Vol. 1 (Beyond the Rules): Focuses on the foundation of your thinking. How to think, how to create a plan, and the logic behind every move.
Vol. 2 (Shapes for Beginners): Focuses on “Form.” Just like in sports, Shogi has good forms and bad forms. Learning this allows you to play strong moves without deep calculation.
I poured my passion as a player and my logical approach as an engineer into these books. I hope they become your compass in the vast world of Shogi.
Support & Revision History
(For readers who purchased the Kindle Edition)
Thank you for reading my books. While I strive for perfection, minor typos or expression errors may occur. Since Kindle devices do not always automatically update to the latest version, I will post all corrections and updates here.
Current Status:
- Vol. 1: Shogi Beyond the Rules
- Dec 2025: Cover design updated. (Content remains the same.)
- Status: No known content issues.
- Vol. 2: Shogi Shapes for Beginners
- Dec 10, 2025 (Important): Fixed a critical formatting issue where text was missing in some sections.
- If you purchased the book around this date, please update to the latest version.
- Dec 2025: Cover design updated.
- Status: No known content issues in the latest version.
- Dec 10, 2025 (Important): Fixed a critical formatting issue where text was missing in some sections.
If you find any errors or have questions, please feel free to contact me via the email listed in the book.
Happy Shogi!
FAQ: About the New Cover & Updates
Q. I bought the First Edition. Can I update my book to get the new cover?
A. I owe you a sincere apology regarding this.
In the book (or previous notes), I stated that deleting and re-downloading the book would update it to the latest version. I am very sorry, but this instruction was incorrect due to my misunderstanding of Kindle’s system specifications.
I have learned that in most cases, Amazon’s system is designed to restore the original version you purchased, rather than the new one. This is a feature intended to protect your personal notes and highlights from being overwritten or lost.
⚠️ Please DO NOT delete and re-download. Following my previous incorrect instruction may result in:
- Still having the old version.
- Losing your important notes and highlights.
To Early Supporters: Please keep your First Edition as it is! The core content is the same.
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