From: "e.t" <etognoni <at> CURSORE <dot> IT>
Date: 2 feb 2000
Subject: Re: to play shogi on the net

history is the option on shogi dojo to copy and paste moves on txt file
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bye
enrico


Nick Bardsley ha scritto:

> e.t. > history is only for japanese.
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> I profoundly disagree with this view (if I understand it correctly).
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> I think the history of Modern Shogi (to leave the variants aside a moment) as far back as the origins of the game is important for all players of the game. An understanding of its history, however basic, will lead to a greater appreciation of any game and, I believe, a deeper understanding of the game.
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> My personal view is that this applies to a knowledge of the variants also. Certainly, I have found that taking the effort to familiarise myself with Chu, Tori and Wa has deepened my appreciation and, I believe, my understanding of Modern Shogi. They are also wonderful games in their own right.
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> In the end, it is a matter of personal taste and inclination. But the history and, certainly, the kanji and etiquette of the game are definitely not 'only for the japanese'.
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> Nick Bardsley