Shape and Piece Efficiency: Go Step by Step Higher

Author: Ni Linqiang
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is written for Go players with some foundation. The author provides insightful analysis on practical issues often encountered by amateur players, such as their tendency to focus on fierce battles while neglecting shape, how to avoid (stupid moves) and (commonplace moves) during games, and how to improve the efficiency of their stones. Through numerous examples, the book introduces shaping techniques for each stage of a game. After understanding the importance and role of shape, readers are sure to find their strength in Go has reached a new level.