The rules of attack and defense

Author: Liu Wenlong
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Publish Date: 2000-05-01
Features: As long as attack and defense exist, Go will never lose its charm. To chase the opponent's large dragon in a winding and way and finally cut it down, what a thrilling experience it is. I believe all Go enthusiasts have had such an experience. But it's not necessary to capture stones to enjoy an exciting attack. Instead of that, it's better to force the opponent's large block into a tough situation, taking advantage of the opportunity or forming a strong position, and fully enjoying the aftertaste of attack and defense. This elegant attack and defense is even more flavorful. I believe mastering the method of "attacking and defending for profit" is the shortcut for your progress. So, how can you grasp the mysteries of attack and defense? This book categorizes the essence of attack and defense into the following five principles:
1. Root-searching attack and defense
2. Expanding territory through attack and defense
3. Entangling tactics
4. The direction of attack and defense
5. Powerful and attacking Go
Go is full of variations, so it is natural to change the approach according to the shape of the board. But as long as you systematically learn these five principles, you will surely be able to integrate and understand them in actual play. In the future, when you are playing, it would be best to think about which of the above principles applies. The content of this book is entirely derived from actual games. To help readers apply what they learn, we have prepared explanations for the key variations in each game, the thinking process of attack and defense, and psychological warfare. From "attacking and defending to capture stones" to "attacking and defending for profit." It should be noted that the latter is more enjoyable when it comes to attack and defense. I believe you will definitely like the "attack and defense method" mentioned above.