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.

Recommended for 5 Kyu - 2 Dan. The author Lee Jae-Hwan is the owner of a Go school and has about 16 years teaching experience. In Korea these books are used as workbooks in many private Go schools, one chapter is studied per lesson.

Recommended for 1 - 6 Dan. The author Lee Jae-Hwan is the owner of a Go school and has about 16 years teaching experience. In Korea these books are used as workbooks in many private Go schools, one chapter is studied per lesson.

One of the oldest Go classics, this book of Go problems was originally published in 1347. Study, have fun, and get stronger with these Classic Go problems from the ancients!

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.

Lee Changho 9 Dan, the ''Stone Buddha'', is widely regarded as the strongest player in the world and has won every single professional international tournament out there. Learn from the best with his collection of selected tesuji. Suitable for beginners up to dan level amateurs. The diagrams are easy to follow and the Chinese text is minimal and not necessary for enjoying these books. We have included a translation sheet for key Go terms so that you can follow along without any prior knowledge of Chinese.

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 book is a collection of high level analysis, first published as a series of articles in Kido Magazine. Positional judgment requires more than intuition; it requires a reasonable amount of analysis and the discipline to alter course accordingly. Counting territory is only a beginning. Practice is necessary until positional judgment becomes second nature.

This book examines life and death problems from a variety of perspectives, including the artistic element. Among the 150 life and death problems contained in this book, every theme of the subject is depicted.

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.

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.

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.

Unlike many books which deal with problems of life and death of groups, this book discloses the theory and philosophy behind this type of problem. This book is a valuable resource to Valery and other profesional trainers when working with their students, and is a must for individuals learning Go without a teacher.

This book examines all possible types of semeai, providing you with prepared formulas that let you calculate the status of each semeai and help you become a better judge of starting or passing on the semeai. To best illustrate how and when to apply these calculations, Valery shares his personal collection of problems, which he has accumulated over several decades from the games of professionals, European and Russian champions, Russian masters and his own students.

The lessons in this book are essential for beginners and those aspiring to reach dan level. Focussing only on middle game shapes, Valery provides an indispensable collection of shapes, detailing their functions, strengths and weaknessses. Ther are problems and games of Russian masters that will have you building only good shapes and attacking your opponent's bad shapes with pleasure.

This book is an insightful tool for enhancing your playing skills. It gives you a deeper appreciation of the game and the analytical skills held by strong players.

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.