World of Xiuhang -- Zhongyuan Initiative

Author: Shuho Fujisawa
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: In Go, victory is determined by the amount of territory, but excessive focus on territory can obscure the artistic essence of the game. The board is vast. If one does not understand this vastness, it may lead to incorrect judgments about the value of positions. To ultimately secure more territory, one cannot avoid the battles between the pieces on both sides. Therefore, to guide this battle toward a favorable outcome, controlling the initiative in the center becomes crucial. Though this is not a statement by Shusaku Fujita Sensei, valuing the importance of the center and nurturing a dream of a wide-ranging Go are linked to a proper understanding of the art of Go. This book analyzes the initiative in the center, focusing on thick positions and battlefields. There are no set formations in the center. The width of the one-point difference, the choice of direction, will greatly influence the situation. The value of a single move varies with the timing. Rather than engaging in complex calculations, it is better to let the inherent charm of Go unfold.