Shibata Yoshiо Go Complete Collection (Full Twelve Volumes)

Author: Yoshio Sakata
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Yoshio Sakata, 9-dan Go master, a legendary Go player with exceptional skill, profound calculation, sharp play, keen reaction, and a talent for seizing opportunities. In actual play, he frequently produced brilliant moves to win unexpectedly, earning the nicknames "" (razor), "" (fast knife), and "" (expert at treating isolated groups). Sakata was a prolific author, and the volumes in this collection are his classic works, poured from his heart and soul. Through them, we can appreciate the style of a master, and also gain insight into Sakata's life dedicated to Go, understanding the legacy of world Go culture.
Yoshio Sakata, 9-dan Go master, a legendary Go player. In 1961, Sakata defeated the nine-time consecutive title holder, Kojun Takahashi, to win the 16th Honinbo title. He then won it seven more times, and also won numerous titles in tournaments such as the Meijin, Kisei, Judan, and Tenpai. In 1963, Sakata alone won five major titles—Meijin, Honinbo, Kisei, highest position, and strongest player, becoming Japan's "Go person." In total, Sakata won 64 titles in Japanese Go tournaments, creating an unprecedented "Sakata Era" and a record that remains unbroken to this day. Due to his outstanding contributions and achievements in the Go world, the Japan Go Association awarded him three "Shuza Awards," two "Go Do·Outstanding Player Awards," the Purple Ribbon Medal, and the NHK Broadcasting Culture Award. He was also granted the lifetime honors of Honorary Honinbo, Honorary Japan Go Association Player, and Honorary NHK Cup Player.
In 1978, Sakata was elected as the president of the Japan Go Association, serving for eight years. Sakata's skill was exceptional, his calculation profound, his play sharp, his reaction keen, and his ability to seize opportunities outstanding. In actual play, he frequently produced brilliant moves to win unexpectedly, earning the nicknames "" (razor), "" (fast knife), and "" (expert at treating isolated groups). Sakata was a prolific author, and the volumes in this collection are his classic works, poured from his heart and soul.