The Shogi Foundation

The Shogi Foundation

The Shogi Foundation has been established in England by Tony Hosking (British & European Shogi Champion 2000), in order to help spread the playing of shogi (Japanese chess) world-wide. The original publication 'The Art Of Shogi' (1996) has been very well received - by not only amateur players, but also Japanese men and women professional players. As a result of this response, further publications continue to follow, especially through the very kind and vital help of First 7 Crowns professional title holder Yoshiharu Habu. The Shogi Foundation has at present 13 products on offer (12 books and a set), as shown on this page.

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking

Wittgenstein and Nietzsche Dialogue (2021)

by Tony Hosking


'The juxtaposition of the two philosophers is ingenious and rewarding. I have enjoyed the samples
of the book that I have so far read, and I have seen new aspects of each philosopher as a result of
the comparison. I will look forward to reading further in the book' - Sir Anthony Kenny, May 2021.

 

For the book Wittgenstein and Nietzsche Dialogue (2021) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

The Shakespearean Hand of Edward de Vere (2023) by Tony Hosking

The Shakespearean Hand of Edward de Vere (2023)

by Tony Hosking

'This is a truly wonderful book, the product of years of research and hard work, particularly to
those poems...not given proper attention previously, such as those in...A Hundred Sundry Flowers
...The monumental cross-referencing is of endless value to us lucky readers...the immeasurable
value of the total project...' – Richard Malim, April 2024 review, for The De Vere Society. 

For the book The Shakespearean Hand of Edward de Vere (2023) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking

Jalendra and the Tathagata (2020)

by Tony Hosking

 

For the book Jalendra and the Tathagata (2020) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking

Vishnu-Krishna Shiva-Shakti (2018)

by Tony Hosking

 

For the book Vishnu-Krishna Shiva-Shakti (2018) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014)

by Tony Hosking

On receiving 'a copy of your book. I am amazed at how much you have read,
and at the way you have compressed it into such a condensed text...
I began reading it...I was fascinated...' - Sir Anthony Kenny, September 2014.

 

For the book Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

The Shakespearean Interplay with Marlowe (2024)

The Shakespearean Interplay with Marlowe (2024)

by Tony Hosking   

‘Hosking delineates the intimate interplay in the plays and poems between the
two poets...a horde of [‘parallels’]...between the two dramatists in what is clearly
an ongoing dialogue of parody and celebration...presents abundant evidence...’
– Gary Goldstein review in The Oxfordian, Volume 26, September 2024.

For the book The Shakespearean Interplay with Marlowe (2024) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

Oneself the Mystic and Philosopher (2014) by Tony Hosking

 

Shakespeare as Philosopher and The
Shakespearean Tragedy of Edward de Vere (2016)


by Tony Hosking

'...a highly detailed look...where Shakespeare reveals much of his own heart and mind... summarizes...biographical evidence of Oxford and how the playwright incorporated real
life incidents into the plots of his plays...often makes a compelling argument for Oxford's
authorship...' – Gary Goldstein, Spring 2016 review, Shakespeare Oxford Newsletter.

For the book Shakespeare as Philosopher and The
Shakespearean Tragedy of Edward de Vere (2016) by Tony Hosking
please 'click' on the cover opposite.

 

 

 

 

What Is Shogi ?

Shogi is a very popular traditional part of Japanese culture - with an estimated 20 million Japanese players or more !

Shogi and Western chess are very closely related - sharing the same winning objective of enforcing capture (checkmate) of the opponent's king, and some similar movement of pieces (kings, rooks, bishops, knights and pawns). However, one of the most distinctive and creative features of shogi is that all captured pieces immediately change sides (a reflection of change of allegiance in past warfare in Japan, when the rules of shogi were codified in the 17th century). All captured pieces become the capturing player's reserves or 'pieces in hand', which can be placed or 'dropped' back onto the board (instead of moving a piece already on the board). In shogi all the pieces are thus kept in play for the whole of the game, with capturing greatly increasing move possibilities.

PLEASE 'CLICK' ON THE SIX IMAGES BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Art Of Shogi

THE ART OF SHOGI (book) by Tony Hosking

with a Foreword by Yoshiharu Habu

"On reading 'The Art Of Shogi' I was very surprised and pleased with its content of shogi history, teaching the rules, explanation of a lot of tactics, and introduction to openings and professional systems which is very wide and deep. I think beginners will understand clearly and quickly. I hope many people will play shogi outside Japan, and I sincerely recommend this book"
(Yoshiharu Habu).

Habu's Words

HABU'S WORDS (book) by Yoshiharu Habu

"If you read this book and find a new appeal of shogi, or it helps your improvement, this would give me great pleasure as an author" (Yoshiharu Habu).
By studying Habu's Words the amateur can step up from one level of play to the next
.

Classic Shogi

CLASSIC SHOGI (book) by Tony Hosking

80 Annotated Games Collection celebrating 400 years of shogi with a Foreword by Yoshiharu Habu

"During the Edo era, shogi was played in a style which focused on the value of the centre ... In modern shogi gaining advantages in speed is emphasized... I will be very happy if you feel such transition in shogi history from this book" (Yoshiharu Habu).

MASTERS OF SHOGI (book) by Yoshiharu Habu and Tony Hosking


80 Annotated Games Collection.

"The first game given here was played about 300 years ago, so the reader will be able to understand the strategy of shogi from the Edo period to the modern era...I hope a great many people will discover the width and depth of shogi. I too have discovered so many interesting games in working on this book project" (Yoshiharu Habu)

 

4 Great Games
4 GREAT GAMES (book) by Tony Hosking

Western chess Grandmaster Ray Keene reviewed '4 Great Games' in the The Times newspaper in June 1998, saying: '
The book is ideal for those who wish to broaden their chess cultural horizons.'
Art of Shogi
THE ART OF SHOGI (Portable Shogi Set)

"...I also use the portable set. This I discovered purely by accident and I love it...How can I get more of the Portable Sets for friends?"
(US shogi player).


Contact The Shogi Foundation

email: shogifoundation@talk21.com

HOW TO ORDER THE SHOGI PRODUCTS


Other shogi page link:


Pieter Stouten's shogi page



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