Go Traps and Defenses (Series of Go Practical Techniques)

Author: Zhao Yuhong
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Publish Date: 1998-02-01
Features: The author, with the profound strength of a professional player, addresses instances where beginners and intermediate players often fall into traps due to failure in recognizing their opponents' tricks. From the perspective of chess principles and tactical application, the book elaborates on the forms of various tricks such as Hoshin (Star Position), Mokute (Outer Point), and Takemi (High Point). It also provides numerous examples and analyses to explain strategies for avoiding these tricks, helping readers quickly enhance their practical adaptability. At the end of the book, there are quiz questions to test the reader's ability to identify trap tactics.