Koryu meets Chess

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KASPAROV’S GAMBIT

“WINTER IS COMING”, written by Garry Kasparov who decided not to return to Russia in 2013, seems like a log and his great preparations of ‘Kasparov’s Gambit’ (or ‘Garry’s Gambit’ sounds rhythmic.). This book was published in 2015, but I believe it’s not too late to read it still, because now is the last chance […]

ARE YOU SAFE?

Are you safe? Are you safe? Anna Muzychuk, are you safe? Mariya Muzychuk, are you safe? There is no difference between Koryu & Chess, when I pray to Minerva for you and your family and your friends and your country. Are you safe? Are you safe?
Sazanamiya Shiganomiyakoha Arenishio Mukashinagarano Yamazakurakana by Yomibitoshirazu(Tairanotadanori)

BREATH

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess?   Is a breath important for playing Chess? Yes, of course, what a silly question! Above all, we need a breath to live. OK. If the Chess […]
Kokorokoso Kokoromayohasu Kokoronare Kokoronikokoro Kokoroyurusuna from 'Hudochishinmyoroku(by Takuan)

TWENTY HEARTBEATS

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? To think better about this question together, I have the great pleasure to tell you that I’ll show you a bit of Koryu by myself on the […]

GAME 6

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? I don’t think Koryu is a show. I don’t think Koryu is an entertainment. How about Chess?   In this month, I feel like reading some great […]

OPENING, MIDDLE GAME, ENDGAME

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? Are there 3 phases, which mean the Opening, the Middle game, and the Endgame, on Koryu as like on Chess, or not? Before thinking about this question, […]

PREPARATION

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? About preparation, is there any difference between Koryu & Chess?   First of all, with no doubt, we must agree that a struggle needs some sorts of […]
Karagoromo Kitsutsunarenishi Tsumashiareba Harubarukinuru Tabioshizoomou by Ariwaranonarihira

TEMPO

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? There is one thing unclear ∞ for me. Is ‘tempo’ in Chess similar to ‘hyoshi(拍子)’ in Koryu or not?   To be honest, I’ve never gotten this […]
Yukikurete Konoshitakageo Yadotoseba Hanayakoyohino Arujinaramashi by Tairanotadanori

COMBINATION

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess? It goes without saying that Strategy and Tactics are prime concerns of both Koryu & Chess. Then, is there something different here? I think the difference is […]

THE WORST ENEMY

Hello, everyone! Ciao, a tutti! Welcome to my game. As you always are, I’m playing my own game, too.   What is the difference between Koryu & Chess?   When I go to our Dojo(道場) and start to practice some Kata(形) training of Koryu after my 8 hours work on weekdays, I strangely feel as […]