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Go is a game that two people play with a Go board and Go stones. The players take turns putting black and white stones on the board to surround area, or territory. Whoever has more territory at the end of the game is the winner.No one can say really what Go is, how you should play it, what it ought to mean to you. That can only be a personal discovery, perhaps with the aid of a native guide pointing out the features of the terrain. Learn to play Go. It is simple, but it is not easy. It is show more worth the time you spend on it. This is to be expected of the best kind of game. show lessTags
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I'd be hard pressed to come up with a better method of teaching the elementary aspects of Go. In places the language is a little awkward but overall I highly recommend this series to anyone just starting out.
I'm a relative newcomer to Go, having learned the rules through internet research and played fifty or so games on my iPad. I realized that I needed a lot more study if I wanted to improve my game, and I came across this book.
I was very satisfied with it. The book first presented the rules of play, along with copious examples and commentary. Then, it delved into specific topics of gameplay, giving a review of these topics including things to look for.
Upon finishing it, I immediately ordered Volume II. There was less depth in the first volume than I had hoped, but I figure that Volume II is the best way to go into further detail on the game. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
I was very satisfied with it. The book first presented the rules of play, along with copious examples and commentary. Then, it delved into specific topics of gameplay, giving a review of these topics including things to look for.
Upon finishing it, I immediately ordered Volume II. There was less depth in the first volume than I had hoped, but I figure that Volume II is the best way to go into further detail on the game. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
I'd be hard pressed to come up with a better method of teaching the elementary aspects of Go. In places the language is a little awkward but overall I highly recommend this series to anyone just starting out.
This covers the very basics of the game, starting with the rules and finishing with counting and some fundamental life and death positions. The chapter on capturing moves introduces the concepts of ladders, nets, and snapbacks which are all important for any beginner to learn. Kim writes in a clear style, and keeps things simple. This and "The Second Book of Go" should be read by anyone who is just getting started.
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- Canonical title
- Learn to Play Go: A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game
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- General Nonfiction, Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 794.4 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Chess, Computer Games / Card Games Go
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- GV1459.5 .J46 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Board games. Move games
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