Known as Wei Ch'i in China, the territorial board game of Go is enjoyed today by millions around the world. Its rules are simple, but it bears endless possibilities for complex strategic maneuvers. Manuals for Go are hard to come by; this introduction helps both novices and experienced players alike. 124 diagrams.
| 1. | It's so easy to start | 1 |
| The players | ||
| The board | ||
| The stones | ||
| Grades | ||
| Conventions | ||
| 2. | The rules, and the object of the game | 5 |
| The moves | ||
| The object of the game | ||
| Liberties | ||
| Connected stones | ||
| Capturing | ||
| Dead stones | ||
| Prohibited moves | ||
| The end of the game | ||
| 3. | Territory! Territory! Territory! | 14 |
| Two eyes | ||
| False eyes | ||
| Invasion from inside | ||
| Invasion from outside | ||
| 4. | The Grand Final | 20 |
| 5. | Basic tactics | 29 |
| 6. | How to start a game | 48 |
| Fuseki | ||
| Joseki | ||
| 7. | The middle game | 55 |
| 8. | Unusual positions | 63 |
| Direct ko | ||
| Indirect ko | ||
| Double ko | ||
| Triple ko | ||
| 10 000 year ko | ||
| Eternal life | ||
| A ko with no ko threats | ||
| 9. | Handicaps | 68 |
| The basic method | ||
| Komi | ||
| A handicap game | ||
| 10. | Go throughout the world | 73 |
| 11. | A professional game | 77 |
| Appendix | The rules of Go | 82 |
| Index of Go technical terms | 83 |
Overview
Known as Wei Ch'i in China, the territorial board game of Go is enjoyed today by millions around the world. Its rules are simple, but it bears endless possibilities for complex strategic maneuvers. Manuals for Go are hard to come by; this introduction helps both novices and experienced players alike. 124 diagrams.