The Basic Principles of the Opening and the Middle Game

Description: “In this book, 20 basic principles are presented. Each principle is accompanied by numerous examples and each section is followed by problems in which the application of these principles is required to solve them. The intuition of the novice player who studies the principles, examples, and problems presented in this book will quickly rise to the level of an expert go player.”

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The Workshop Lectures (Volume 6)

Description: The Workshop Lectures Volume 6 is part a series of lectures given by Yilun Yang (7P) at workshops in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The topics covered include: “Entering the Middle Game,” “Attacking Severely,” “Dealing with a Moyo,” and “Playing With and Against the Sanrensei.”

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The Workshop Lectures (Volume 5)

Description: The Workshop Lectures Volume 5 is part a series of lectures given by Yilun Yang (7P) at workshops in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The topics covered include: “Choosing Areas in the Opening,” “Handing Unusual Opening Moves,” and “Protecting a Position.”

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The Workshop Lectures (Volume 4)

Description: The Workshop Lectures Volume 4 is part a series of lectures given by Yilun Yang (7P) at workshops in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The topics covered include: “Good and Bad Shape,” “When to Play Fast or Slow,” “Playing a Fighting Opening,” and “Destroying Large or Nearly Completed Positions.”

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The Workshop Lectures (Volume 3)

Description: The Workshop Lectures Volume 3 is part a series of lectures given by Yilun Yang (7P) at workshops in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The topics covered include: “Playing the Opening,” “Developments Around the 4-4 Point,” “Punishing Weak Groups Directly,” “Using Forcing Moves,” and “Handling Weak Stones.”

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Overall Rating: 4 / 5 Ponnuki

Basic Information

• Title: Mastering the Basics, Volume 1 - Five Hundred and One Opening Problems
• Authors: Richard Bozulich in collaboration with Rob van Zeijst
• Publisher: Kiseido
• Publication Date: August 2002
• Page Length: 256 pages
• Number of Problems: 501

Synopsis

• A great basic book about opening problems that utilizes proverbs as directions instead of vague statements.
• Appropriate for 10 kyu and stronger.
• Recommended for serious players.

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Overall Rating: 5 / 5 Ponnuki

Basic Information

• Title: The Second Book of Go
• Author: Richard Bozulich
• Publication Date: January 1998

Synopsis

• Lives up to your expectations of being the “second book” of go that you’d like to have after learning the rules, but it may be overwhelming for the casual player.
• Covers a wide array of vital topics that really makes it worthwhile to purchase.
• Do not expect to grasp everything the first time you read this book.
• Appropriate for 18 kyu and stronger.
• Recommended for serious players and above.

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Overall Rating: 5 / 5 Ponnuki

Basic Information

• Title: The Nihon Ki-in Handbook of Proverbs (Volume One)
• Author: Translated and Edited by Max Golem
• Publication Date: March 19, 1999
• Page Length: 163 pages

Synopsis

• This is a fantastic book for players who want to be exposed to lots of different concepts without being inundated with dense diagrams and explanations.
• The book covers a very broad range of material that makes it a valuable purchase for those who have a difficult time with some of the other more dense material.
• Appropriate for 20 kyu and stronger.
• Recommended for all players.

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