Ranked #31 in Go
This book is written for players who have acquired an understanding of the
rules of go and some of its most elementary tactics and strategies by having read
an introductory book and having played a few games. We have assumed that the
reader understands the terms 'sente' and 'gote', that he knows what a ko is, is
able to determine neutral points, and can count the score. Its aim is to give the
novice an introduction to each phase of the game and to dispel a number of strategic
and tactical misconceptions that often plague beginners and inhibit their
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rules of go and some of its most elementary tactics and strategies by having read
an introductory book and having played a few games. We have assumed that the
reader understands the terms 'sente' and 'gote', that he knows what a ko is, is
able to determine neutral points, and can count the score. Its aim is to give the
novice an introduction to each phase of the game and to dispel a number of strategic
and tactical misconceptions that often plague beginners and inhibit their
... more