Power of Stars

Author: Fujio Watanabe
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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Fujio Watanabe's teaching games, but not him teaching others—rather, others teach him. It records Fujio Watanabe's journey from being given nine stones as a beginner to being given three stones. Fujio Watanabe recomments on his own early games and collaborates with a professional player for research. The book is divided into four parts: The Power of the Star Point, Five-Stone Game, Four-Stone Game, Three-Stone Game, etc., along with eight principles from his teaching games. It explains how to leverage the power of the star point in teaching games, how to initiate and conduct battles, and how to involve the star point in the fight to maximize its effectiveness.