Life in Eighteen Rounds: Here's how I'll play: Here's how I'll play

Author: Wu Qingyuan
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This is an autobiographical book, a self-review of Go Grandmaster Wu Qingyuan's games; it details 18 of the most important games in Wu Qingyuan's life and includes game records. The author elaborates on the successes and failures of the games, sharing his insights, allowing readers to once again experience the masterful style of a Go grandmaster and the infinite mysteries of Go. This book is suitable for Go enthusiasts and those interested in the Go world. It is another powerful work following "The Spirit of the Center." It records the 18 classic games of Mr. Wu Qingyuan's life, accompanied by game records and explanations, allowing readers to once again appreciate the style of a Go master. The Go magazine "Go" of Seigensha has been in circulation for fifty years, and my initial interaction with it began through the now-departed Mr. Katsuhiko Kishimoto. My "Black Layout" and "White Layout" created a serialization record for the "Go" magazine, and I also published many game commentaries in the "Master Games Explained" column. The image of Mr. Katsuhiko Kishimoto, sitting to my right and writing swiftly during interviews, often comes to mind. We hope that in the 21st century, Go can be popularized on a broader scale—Go enthusiasts must take this as their responsibility. From this perspective, in the year when the 21st century is approaching, young players from my research society have made relentless efforts for this cause. This effort has not only made the Go world more vibrant but also expanded its influence to various fields. Rui Naiwei, who went to play in Korea, was awarded the title of "National Hand," and she has shown great prowess in various world Go tournaments, greatly inspiring female players to break national boundaries and step into the global stage with confidence and courage. Wang Licheng was awarded the title of "Go Saint" in Japan and also won the "Spring Cup" World Professional Go Championship, which is a great encouragement for players born in Taiwan. Mike Lamont, at the age of 14, came to Japan from the United States alone to this culturally different country and, through hard work, was promoted to 9-dan. This holds epoch-making significance for the world of Go. He has bridged the gap between the Western world and Go, deepening their understanding of the game. As a good opportunity, this will lead to a significant increase in Go enthusiasts in Europe and America. Young players from my "Go of the 21st Century" research society, as their level improves, have expanded their active stage from domestic to international. Recently, I have re-studied the games I played in the past. This has led to many new discoveries and a deeper sense of the infinite mysteries of Go. Fortunately, my health is still good, and I can continue to study Go with the young people in the 21st century—friends, let us enjoy the joy that Go brings us while making friends widely and letting the flowers of friendship bloom all over the world, together welcoming the brilliant 21st century.