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Tables of Contents for Samurai Chess
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
ix
2
Preface: The Origins of this Book
xi
2
Authors' Note: The Essence of Samurai Chess
xiii
PART I SAMURAI CHESS-THE CUTTING EDGE OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
3
40
1. Introduction
3
12
2. Chess and the Evolution of Culture
15
14
3. The Samurai Tradition and Modern Martial Arts
29
14
PART II WHITE BELT CHESS
43
78
4. The Basics of Chess
43
28
5. Drawing the Sword-the Classic Openings
71
9
6. Maneuvering for Mastery-the Middlegame
80
14
7. The Cleanest Kills-Basic Endgames
94
7
8. Defining Deadlock-If You Can't Win
101
8
9. The White Belt Tests
109
12
PART III TRAINING FOR MENTAL COMBAT
121
54
10. Perfecting Mind and Body
121
19
11. Gamesmanship: Winning Through Intimidation
140
16
12. Harmonizing Your Physical and Mental Powers
156
19
PART IV THE SEVEN SAMURAI PRINCIPLES
175
59
13. Take the Initiative: Attack
175
5
14. Follow Through: Go for the Knockout
180
7
15. Impenetrable Defense: No Openings
187
5
16. Timing: Control the Tempo
192
6
17. Distance: Control the Position
198
7
18. Master Surprise and Deception
205
5
19. Yield to Win: The Art of Sacrifice
210
6
20. The Seamless Web
216
7
21. Test Your Strength
223
11
Conclusion
234
2
Glossary
236
5
Further Reading and Information
241
4
Index
245
10
About the Authors
255