Ebook Download | Strategic Concepts of Go | I was a beginner the first time I read this book and it literally went right over my head. In fact, I actually couldn't finish it because I lacked sufficient knowledge and experience for it to make practical sense to me. This is really one of the mysteries of Go - how can a game with so simple a set of rules have so many levels of skill and understanding.
The second half of the book is consumed in the presentation and explanation of some 72 problems, few of which are straightforward. Explanations are very careful, however, covering many alternatives. These are quite different from the 'how does white save his two stones' kind of problems, and will quickly get you thinking about the entire board, rather than just simple action. I found the second reading left me with a better sense of how the opening game segues into the middle game and as well as a feel for the timing of certain moves. Who should read this book? Someone with a couple of hundred games under their belt who is in the 1 to 10 ki ranking range should be able to understand the material. I think the book would remain valuable to any serious player throughout their playing career. I certainly expect to reread it several more times.
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