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The Book of Go is a terrific introduction to this ancient game. Learn to play in just minutes by playing a simplified version, then move on to a regular version. Become a master at Go, the game that has entranced players for thousands of years, using this beginner's guide that includes a fold-out, two-sided perforated board and 169 black and white pieces. Learn to play in just a few minutes--starting with a slightly simplified version and then moving on to the full-fledged one. By the time you've practiced the basic strategies and tactics, you'll be totally engrossed in one of the world's most fascinating and challenging games. Bonus: recommended Internet sites and study problems.

Go! More Than a Game uses a uniquely abbreviated form of the Capturing Game, the most modern method of teaching, so that, in a few minutes, anyone can understand the two basic rules and be playing. The ultimate object of Go is surrounding territory, but the problem is that while you are doing this, the opponent may be surrounding you! Using a game- rather than a problem-oriented approach, Go's beautiful complexities begin to unfold in intertwining patterns of black and white stones. These games progress from small 9x9 boards to 13x13 to the traditional 19x19 size. Along the way, all the basic techniques and strategies are demonstrated. Because of Go's unique handicap system, the beginner can quickly begin playing exciting games with anyone at home, in clubs and on the Internet.

The award-winning first book in the Learn to Play Go series by Janice Kim 1 dan and Jeong Soo-hyun 9 dan, two masters of the 4,000-year-old Asian game of strategy. Takes the complete beginner step-by-step all the way to playing real Go in one afternoon. Suitable for kids, demystifying for adults. Includes a complete Go set with 9x9, 13x13, and 19x19 playing grids and punch out. Other books in this seires include: The Way of the Moving Horse (Learn To Play Go, Volume 2), The Dragon Style (Learn To Play Go, Volume 3), and Battle Strategies (Learn To Play Go, Volume 4).

Go, an ancient, subtly beautiful game of territory, is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form. This book contains its rules, techniques, a glossary of terms, and a list of international and American Go organizations.

A fine introduction to the game of Go, with complete rules and some discussion of tactics and strategy.

Go, a fascinating Oriental game, has been finding devotees in the Western world in ever greater numbers. Those who enjoy problems which test their powers of logic and imagination will want to try the game of Go for the excitement and intellectual satisfaction it provides. For those who enjoy a lighter form of contest, the author has included a section explaining Go-Moku, a very easy sister game of Go. 72 diagrams.

Arthur Smith was one of the first Westerners to make a scientific study of the game Go, and his classic work has never been surpassed for completeness, lucidity, and all-around excellence. The present volume is photographically reproduced from the now rare original edition of 1908. A glossary of Japanese terms used in the game has been inserted at the end of the volume for added convenience.

Tesujis are the tactics of short range combat in the game of go. This volume presents over three hundred examples and problems of them, aimed at training the reader to read and spot the right play in all sorts of tactical situations. It covers a wide range of material while concentrating on fundamentals; its problems manage to be both hard enough to challenge and easy enough to solve, and there are enough of them to keep the most avid busy. Also by author James Davies: Life & Death, a book about Go strategy.