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Covers the principles and methods of opening play starting
with the very first moves of the game. This is the first book on the opening that every beginner should study.
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38 Basic Josekiis the first joseki book that every kyu player
should read. It gives an overall view of this vast field, after which
you can profitably begin your study of the more advanced books
on joseki, such as Ishida's three-volume Dictionary of Basic Joseki
and the three-volume series Get Strong at Joseki.
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Tesujis are the tactics of infighting, and here are over 300 examples
and problems aimed at training the reader to spot the right move in
any situation.
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The basics of life and death. Over 200 examples and problems,
teaching the beginner how to kill the opponent's stones and make his own live.
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The authors lay down a few clear principles, then go through
a wealth of examples and problems from professional play, giving
you a thorough grasp of how to choose strategy, how to execute
dual-purpose attacks, how to force your opponent into submission
or cooperation, how to invade and reduce territorial frameworks,
and when to fight a ko.
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The basic skills and strategies of the endgame, using
problems, examples, explanatory sections, and actual
games.
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If you need more information, Kiseido may be contacted at any
of the following addresses:
Kiseido
CPO Box 1140, Tokyo, Japan
FAX +81-467-57-5814
e-mail: kiseido@yk.rim.or.jp
or:
Kiseido
2255 - 29th St., Suite 4
Santa Monica, California 90405
TEL: +1-800-988-6463; FAX: 1-310-578-7381