Originally published in 1713, this book was written for the Inoue Go school for the sole purpose of training the highest level of Go players. The tsumego in this book approaches professional level.

This is the Chinese print of this famous Go classic first published in 1811. It is a reference of 520 standard Go problems containing basic life and death shapes that commonly arise in game situations.

How far would you go to be first? Let me tell you a story. An old story, a really old story. Do you know how to play go? You do? First kyu, a player of the first rank? Really? Have you ever competed in a professional qualifying tournament? No? Then you are not, I repeat NOT first kyu! ... ... Thus begins a compelling, insightful, and haunting tale of love, sacrifice, the search for excellence, and Go- the world's oldest game.

This eight volume set details 825 of Go Seigen's games played in thousands of easy to read diagrams. This is the most complete collection of game records of the man considered to be the father of modern Go and the greatest Go genius of the 20th century.

Learn the difficult concept of ''thickness'', in which concentrated strength on one side of the board affects stones on the opposite side, by Go superstar Takao Shinji, 9 Dan and dual winner of the Honinbo and Meijin titles.

80 Problem Positions in the book challenge the reader to match wits with Fujisawa Shuko's students. Then Shuko Sensei himself gives the Only Move as the solution. Few players would disagree that the analysis that follows is a triumph of the imagination.

80 Problem Positions in the book challenge the reader to match wits with Fujisawa Shuko's students. Then Shuko Sensei himself gives the Only Move as the solution. Few players would disagree that the analysis that follows is a triumph of the imagination.

This film was a collaboration between Chinese and Japanese artists. It is based on the true story of the thirty year game of Go between the masters Kuang Yishan and Rinsaku Matsunami. The story reflects the great tragedy of World War II in Asia, and the deeply rooted relationships between the people of China and Japan.

Kobayashi Satoru 9 dan is a former Kisei titleholder and an acknowledged master of positional play. He presents situations for the reader to analyze and then beaks down the relevant components to explain matters in an easily understood manner.Determining the direction of play is a critical component to the game of go. If one does not understand the key factors that affect the upcoming flow of play one can easily flounder in the variations that develop.

Otake Hideo is one of the most respected figures in the Go world today. In this work, Otake does the same for amateur go players. He examines amateur games and looks over the players' shoulders to give advice about typical mistakes that regularly appear there. Since the strengths of the players is so close to the average player's, all amateurs will recognize aspects of their own play that Otake strives to point out.

Awaji 9 dan, one of the most friendly and sociable of go players around, takes you through a Go ''cram school'' course in this book using his experience to make you stronger.

Hane Naoki 9 dan, former Kisei explains the concept of thickness in go and how to apply it in one's own game. Thickness is not always best utilized to attack or dominate. Instead, skillfully applied it allows one to play in a more relaxed manner to secure a game.

And now for something completely different! How about a go book without diagrams?! At least for the first twenty odd pages O Meien, a former Honinbo titleholder, dispenses with go diagrams while expressing his thoughts about food!

Everybody loves a good fight. There is nothing better to get the adrenaline pumping and the heart racing. In Japan today, Yamashita Keigo is perhaps the most successful attacking player on the go scene. His effectiveness in attacking has brought him to the pinnacle of the go world, winning the Kisei title.

O Rissei (9 Dan) is a winner of the Kisei title, Japan's highest Go award. In this book he explains how to achieve victory through innovative play in the opening, stubborn persistence in the middle game, and precise calculation in the finish.

Originally published more than 25 years ago, yet it is still as fresh and relevant today as it was then. Contemporary go focuses on the whole board rather than intricate subtleties in the corners and Takemiya was the first player to really concentrate on that aspect of the game. For anyone who wants to see how this important aspect of go theory evolved, a serious look at Takemiya's go is called for. This work is a seminal contribution to that effort.

Master the use of ''Sabaki'' in this book of 78 model problems by 9 Dan Go master Yoda Norimoto. Learn to strengthen stones in difficult situations with light play while rendering your opponent's forces ineffective.