Invitation to Go

Name: Invitation to Go
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ISBN: 9780486433561

ISBN-10: 0486433560

ISBN-13: 9780486433561

Edition: 2004

Authors: John Fairbairn

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Description:

Known as Wei Ch'i in China, the territorial board game of Go is enjoyed today by millions around the world. Its rules are simple, but it bears endless possibilities for complex strategic maneuvers. Manuals for Go are hard to come by; this introduction helps both novices and experienced players alike. 124 diagrams.

Book details

List price: $4.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.286




It's so easy to start


The players


The board


The stones


Grades


Conventions



The rules, and the object of the game


The moves


The object of the game


Liberties


Connected stones


Capturing


Dead stones


Prohibited moves


The end of the game



Territory! Territory! Territory!


Two eyes


False eyes


Invasion from inside


Invasion from outside



The Grand Final



Basic tactics



How to start a game


Fuseki


Joseki



The middle game



Unusual positions


Direct ko


Indirect ko


Double ko


Triple ko


10 000 year ko


Eternal life


A ko with no ko threats



Handicaps


The basic method


Komi


A handicap game



Go throughout the world



A professional game



The rules of Go


Index of Go technical terms