Chou Sung Hoon's latest opening. Volume 4

Author: Cao Xunxuan, Chen Qi, et al.
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Most amateur Go players firmly believe that "the more Joseki (standard patterns) you know, the better you'll play Go." In fact, this is true. This is because Joseki contain basic principles of play, such as strategies for various situations, key points (sokuji), Tesuji (life-and-death techniques), and more, making them a must-study for improving your Go skills. What truly matters is understanding Joseki. Because Joseki are limited to local areas and can only predict changes for the next two or three moves, their effectiveness in actual play is often limited. Therefore, to assess a player's true strength, one must see whether they understand Joseki and whether they can handle the various changes that frequently occur in. In the past, research on Joseki primarily focused on corners, but with the passage of time, studies on Joseki in the sides and the center have also gained attention. To adapt to this trend, we have published this book. This book focuses on collecting newly emerging Joseki that have been frequently applied in actual play. It provides detailed explanations of their variations, aiming to help everyone correctly understand Joseki. We hope this book will become a valuable learning tool for Go enthusiasts, assisting them in improving their skills.