Go Tactics: Life and Death Strategy

Author: Zhang Fengrong
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: In Go tactics, life-and-death problems are one of the fundamental skills for players and also the "foundation work" for beginners, making them very important. This book selects 195 life-and-death problems, some of which are taken from actual games, some from basic knowledge and teaching materials, and others are inspired by classic, life-giving examples from ancient Go manuals. These examples basically cover all aspects of life-and-death problems and are suitable for beginners to study and learn from. The book is divided into four chapters. Chapter is the Basic Section, which first introduces readers to the basic knowledge and techniques of life-and-death problems. Although these problems are simple, they must be thoroughly read and memorized. The following three chapters belong to the Quick Judgment Section, which is an important part of laying the foundation for solving life-and-death problems. It includes both practical examples and basic knowledge. The examples are not too complex, but the techniques for solving them must be fully understood and mastered, allowing readers to achieve the ability to generalize from specific cases. Although the content of the book has a certain level of difficulty, it follows the principle of gradual progression, with content ranging from simple to complex, explained in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-remember manner. Additionally, some unnecessary complex variations have been removed, making the content more concise and clear. However, it is hoped that readers will first understand the problems before attempting to solve them on their own, as only by putting pressure on themselves can they achieve twice the result with half the effort and improve their Go skills. Through learning, if you can accurately judge, calculate, and devise the best strategies for the game, you will find that your Go skills have reached a new level.