Winning at Gomoku

Author: Peng Jianguo
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Publish Date: 2001-07-01
Features: Liuzhu, also known as the five-stone game widely recognized. It has a long history, is easy to learn, suitable for all ages, and has been widely spread. Today, hundreds of millions of people play five-stone games worldwide, not only in traditional folk play but also in professional standardized competitions. It is not only deeply loved by the Chinese people but also by people around the world. Without mentioning anything else, just the tiny "swallow formation" in the Hanxing opening of professional openings alone is captivating and addictive, requiring great ingenuity. Five-stone game is an ancient chess variety well-known in China's folk culture and has been widely spread abroad. In recent years, it has gained increasing attention from many countries in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, becoming an international competitive event. It is simple to learn, suitable for all ages, and has a positive effect on developing intelligence, enhancing thinking, and refining character. This book, co-authored by Peng Jianguo (4th dan) and Na Wei (5th dan), systematically introduces the basic knowledge of five-stone game (Liuzhu) and the Hanxing opening, along with exercises and solutions. It serves as a learning and reference material for five-stone game enthusiasts.