The Second Book of Go: What you need to know after you've learned the rules (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)

The Second Book Of Go takes the reader who has learned the rules and rudiments of strategy and introduces him or her to the fundamental ideas required to get to the 12 kyu level. 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 progress. Beginners usually overemphasize defense, not realizing that the best way to defend is to attack. By attacking your opponents stones, you can often defend your weak positions in the process. Understanding this concept from the very beginning of ones go career will clear the way for quick progress up through the kyu ranks. In this context, Chapters Two and Four are the most important and should be of value, especially to players who have been struggling for years to reach expert or dan level. Couverture Page de titre Preface Part One: Strategy A Brief Glossary of Japanese Go Terms Chapter One: The Opening Moves Chapter Two: Handicap-Go Strategy Chapter Three: Josekis Chapter Four: Securing Territory by Attacking Part Two: Tactics Chapter Five: Tesuji Chapter Six: Life and Death Chapter Seven: Counting Liberties Chapter Eight: How to Win Capturing Races Chapter Nine: Good and Bad Shape Chapter Ten: The Endgame Chapter Eleven: Ko Fights Bibliography By Richard Bozulich. Bibliography: P. 154-156.