These games don't appear in the book, but they are selected to illustrate the concepts and techniques in the book. The first five games are all from the same tournament, the 21st Annual Nihon Kiin Championship, Played between Dec. 25, 1973 and Feb. 13, 1974.
Played on Dec. 25-26, 1973 at the Nihon Kiin. 188 moves. W wins by resignation. Commentary based on a KIDO report
Played on Jan. 8-9, 1974 at the Nihon Kiin, Tokyo, Japan 247 moves. B wins by resignation. Commentary based on Kato's in "Modern Stars", Volume 4
Played on Jan. 21-22, 1974 at the Nihon Kiin, Central Japan Branch, Nagoya 165 moves. B wins by resignation. Commentary based on that given by Sakata in KIDO
Played on Feb. 1-2, 1974 at the Nihon Kiin, Tokyo, Japan 294 moves. W wins by 1 1/2 pts.
Played on Feb. 12-13, 1974 at the Nihon Kiin, Tokyo, Japan 289 moves. B wins by 6 1/2 pts. Commentary based on Kato's in "Modern Stars", Volume 4
21st Annual Nihon Kiin Championship, Challenger Final Played on Dec. 18, 1973