The Book of GoA hardback book which includes a go game board and 85 playing pieces; No batteries required and strategy rules Ok! Go is the Far Eastern gaming sensation that is sweeping the world. And, this deluxe package - with a two-sided perforated board made of card stock and 85 playing pieces, packed in styrofoam inside the binding - includes a guide book and a multilevel game: use the 13 X 13 side for a more complex game, while the 9 X 9 board keeps things simpler. The author, an experienced Go instructor, takes you deep into the tactics of the game and you will discover why it is enjoyed by millions of people - even more than play chess. Multi-Media Package: includes a portable Go set and board within the binding of the book. Perfectly portable package for train and road journeys and holidays. |
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
FirstCapture Go | 9 |
Initial Strategy and Tactics for FirstCapture Go | 19 |
Further Strategy and Tactics for FirstCapture Go Building Forts | 26 |
Handicapping | 40 |
FullFledged Go | 45 |
Connections | 55 |
Life and Death in Go | 60 |
Basic Tactics in Go | 81 |
B The SnapBack | 83 |
The ThrowIn Sacrifice | 85 |
Go Proverbs | 91 |
Recommended Go Books | 96 |
Go on the Internet | 98 |
Study Problems | 99 |
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Common terms and phrases
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