This is the third installment of "Yoshiharu Habu's Easy Introduction to Shogi for Kids." In shogi, even if the game is progressing advantageously, it is common to fall short of victory. This book explains the techniques for winning after approaching the opponent's king, which is the essence of endgame strategy, in an easy-to-understand manner, focusing on how to corner and checkmate.

Supervisor: Yoshiharu Habu
Size: A5; Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-4-262-10149-1

~Contents~

Prologue: What is the endgame?
Chapter 1: Let’s learn how to approach the opponent's king
Chapter 2: Let’s try to create a checkmate threat
Chapter 3: Let’s decide victory with a checkmate
Chapter 4: Let’s break down strong defenses
Chapter 5: Let’s learn how to delay the opponent's attack

~Message~

Shogi is a game where the player who can checkmate the opponent's king in the fewest moves wins. However, for those new to shogi, it might not be clear what checkmate is or how to approach the opponent's king effectively.
Readers of the previous book, "Children's Shogi: An Introduction to Opening Moves," will understand the importance of surrounding the king with gold and silver pieces. When the opponent adequately protects their king, it becomes challenging not just to checkmate, but even to approach the king.
This book focuses on the final battles that determine victory or defeat – the endgame. The goal is to learn the tips for closing in on the opponent’s king, including what checkmate is and how to aim for it. By doing so, your success rate in actual matches will significantly increase, making shogi all the more enjoyable.
In the endgame, speed is of the essence. The book also introduces numerous techniques for cornering the opponent's king. Read this book, grasp the concepts of endgame strategy, and seize the winning move.

Shogi Player: Yoshiharu Habu