Go Tactics: Attacking and Defending Key Points

Author: Zhang Fengrong
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Discovering critical points in attack and defense is an important and challenging topic in Go tactics. This book selects and compiles brilliant moves used by top players from around the world in the opening and middle-game stages over the past 50 years, providing learners and enthusiasts with valuable study material. The book includes both the masterpieces of seasoned Go players and the astonishing achievements of emerging talents. Their profound skills and exquisite play are admirable; their unique creativity and pioneering spirit are inspiring. From their accurate judgments, discovery of critical points in attack and defense, and skillful use of "brilliant moves," "the only move," and "Tesuji," it is evident that the Go world has continuously advanced. A significant characteristic of Go is its intense battles, where attack and defense hold great importance in a game. The book first introduces the key points of attack and defense in both "local" and "global" contexts. In the local attack and defense section, it focuses on Go intuition, situation assessment, and how to select critical points. This is one of the fundamental skills for a Go player. Only by mastering local attack and defense and local life-and-death situations can one effectively apply brilliant moves to secure victory.