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Go - Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Territory through Connection and Influence. Each player seeks to discover the strategy and tactics necessary to acquire the most territory. Ideally each play should pose multiple threats to create or destroy Connection, Life, Influence, and/or Territory.

The Fuseki Small Encyclopedia covers basic opening strategy for the game of go. Although a few common corner openings (joseki) are discussed, the idea here is to concentrate on applying the basic principles of whole-board openings (fuseki) so you can choose the joseki that is the most suitable for the whole-board position. After reading this book, you will find it easier to figure out what is important on the board and what to do when your opponent departs from the flow of the game.

Thirteen chapters examine the full spectrum of go openings, which are divided into twenty-nine specific patterns and strategies. The traditional order of play is emphasized - (1) empty corners; (2) a corner enclosure (shimari); (3) an approach of pincer; (4) an extension along the side; then lastly, (5) a jump out into the center - but popular departures from this order, such as three star points in a row (senrensei) and the Chinese fuseki, are given considerable coverage.

In addition, 94 openings are included from professional games for study.

This book covers basic opening strategy for the game of go. Although a few common comer openings (joseki) are discussed, the idea here is to concentrate on applying the basic principles of whole-board openings (fuseki) so you can choose the joseki that is the most suitable for the whole-board position. After reading this book, you will find it easier to figure out what is important on the board and when your opponent departs from the opening flow of the game.

Thirteen chapters examine the full spectrum of go openings, which are divided into twentynine specific patterns and strategies. The traditional order of play is emphasized: (1) empty corners; (2) a corner enclosure (shimari); (3) an approach or pincer; (4) an extension along the side; then lastly, (5) a jump out into the center - but popular departures from this order, such as three star points in a row (sanrensei) and the Chinese fuseki, are each given considerable coverage.

A word on technical terms used in this book. While we have tried to minimize the use of Japanese go terms, a number have been retained because of their use in the go community or the lack of adequate terms in English. Technical terms are defined when first presented, but we have included a glossary at the end of the book for definitions as needed.

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