Samurai chess: Mastering strategic thinking through the martial art of the mind: [A guide for chess players at all levels]

A third degree black belt holder in aikido who is also a world leader in creative strategy joins forces with an International Chess Grandmaster to create an uncommon chess book that takes the seven samurai principles out of the realm of blood sport and adapts them to the game of chess. 168 chess diagrams. 20 photos. Whether you are just learning the game of chess, are an intermediate player, or are an expert, *Samurai Chess* will offer you special advice through the unique collaboration of its authors. A world leader in creative strategy, Michael Gelb has third-degree black belt in aikido and is an accomplished chess player in his own right. Raymond Keene is an International Chess Grandmaster with a sixth kyu certificate in aikido. Merging their skills and interests, they have created an uncommon book that adapts the seven samurai principles to the game of chess. Suggests ways of using martial arts principle and strategies, including attack, follow-through, impenetrable defense, timing, distance, surprise and deception, and artful surrender, to improve chess skills