Samurai Chess

the long version

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.