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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice shogi intro
Let's face it. This DVD isn't going to win any Oscars. At times it feels a little too homemade, and the background music tends to be louder than the speaker's voice.

On the other hand, this is a very good introduction to Shogi (Japanese Chess). Basic moves are taught. Basic strategies are revealed. I found this video full of good advice for beginners...
Published 22 months ago by Mr E

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1.0 out of 5 stars A Better Move For Shogi
The production is very poor, the music (in the first section) too loud. The second section is a repeat of the first. It also contains a break where Sam's young daughter takes over the narrative, babbling in her two-year way. Sam has abandoned the camera, which is allowed to run unattended, to answer someone's off-screen questions. If you wish to learn Shogi, seek out...
Published 21 months ago by E. Vaughn


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1.0 out of 5 stars A Better Move For Shogi, April 17, 2010
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The production is very poor, the music (in the first section) too loud. The second section is a repeat of the first. It also contains a break where Sam's young daughter takes over the narrative, babbling in her two-year way. Sam has abandoned the camera, which is allowed to run unattended, to answer someone's off-screen questions. If you wish to learn Shogi, seek out Hidetchi's videos on YouTube---they are wonderfully instructive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice shogi intro, March 12, 2010
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Let's face it. This DVD isn't going to win any Oscars. At times it feels a little too homemade, and the background music tends to be louder than the speaker's voice.

On the other hand, this is a very good introduction to Shogi (Japanese Chess). Basic moves are taught. Basic strategies are revealed. I found this video full of good advice for beginners.

Overall, the video is similar to having one-on-one instruction on this ancient game. I have to recommend this video. I expect I will watch portions of it many times.
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