From: SalvaAC <at> AOL <dot> COM
Date: 5 dec 1998
Subject: Re: Shogi Openings...

Hi,

The best way to learn anything about the game is to play with other people who
know.  It's been my experience that shogi players are very happy to share
their knowledge, expertise and understanding.  But depending on just where you
are located, that can be a very difficult task.  If you can't find over-the-
board opponents (which I personally prefer greatly), there are shogi servers
that are very good, and have a wide range of opponents and rankings.

If "Shogi for Beginners" is still readily available, it is an excellent book.
It is what I started with, and it gives some basic information of all stages
of the game, and the reasons behind them.  Another excellent book is "The Art
of Shogi" by Mr. Hoskings.  Although I haven't read too much of it yet, I
believe it when I am told that the book has information helpful for anyone
from beginners to dan level players.

In the shogi-L archives, there is bound to be some discussion on various
openings.  I don't know how to access them though, sorry.  Someone else on the
list will see me say this and tell us both how to do it.

Hope this is somewhat helpful.
Tony Salvaggione