All of the interconnections between stones are categorized as shapes. If the shape is good, then the correlation between the stones is impossible to destroy; but, if the shape is bad, then it is possible to destroy the shape and inflict irreplaceable losses. The lessons in this book are essential for beginners and those aspiring to reach dan level. Focusing only on middle game shapes, Valery provides an indispensable collection of shapes, detailing their functions, strengths and weaknesses. There are problems and games of Russian masters that will have you building only good shapes and attacking your opponent's bad shapes with pleasure.
Valery Shikshin is an Honored Trainer of the Russian Federation in the mindsport of go. In his career spanning more than 25 years, Valery has helped develop Russian and European champions including: Alexander Dinerchtein 3 pro, Svetlana Shikshina 3 pro, lIya Shikshin 7 dan and Andrei Kulkov 6 dan.
Valery Shikshin is an Honored Trainer of the Russian Federation in the mindsport of go. In his career spanning more than 25 years, Valery has helped develop Russian and European champions including: Alexander Dinerchtein 3 pro, Svetlana Shikshina 3 pro, lIya Shikshin 7 dan and Andrei Kulkov 6 dan.
| EAN | 9780981912165 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 340 g |
| Manufacturer | Hinoki |
| Width | 13.8 cm |
| Height | 21.2 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Author | Valery Shikshin |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0981912165 |
| Pages | 283 |
| Binding | paperback |
001 Introduction
Chapter 1 Classes and Purposes of Basic Shapes
003 Good Shapes
028 Bad Shapes
033 Problem Solving
034 Answers to Problems
037 Summary
038 Chapter 2 Attacking Shapes
039 Attacking Weakness of Good Shape
054 Attacking Bad Shapes
067 Attacking the Cutting Points
070 Problem Solving
074 Answers to Problems
080 Summary
081 Chapter 3 Solving Tesuji by Using Shapes
081 Methodology of Solving Tesuj
105 Using Sente Moves in Tesuji
117 Problem Solving
123 Answers to Problems
132 Summary
133 Chapter 4 Other Shapes of the Middle Game
137 Atsumi Shapes
150 Sabaki Shapes
160 Semeai Shapes
164 Problem Solving
170 Answers to Problems
180 Summary
Chapter 5 Shapes in Action
181 Championship of the Republic of Tatarstan
217 The 6th World Pair Go Championship
244 The 2nd AVasiliev Memorial, Kazan
278 Glossary Definition of Essential Japanese Terms
280 Russian Go Photos
Chapter 1 Classes and Purposes of Basic Shapes
003 Good Shapes
028 Bad Shapes
033 Problem Solving
034 Answers to Problems
037 Summary
038 Chapter 2 Attacking Shapes
039 Attacking Weakness of Good Shape
054 Attacking Bad Shapes
067 Attacking the Cutting Points
070 Problem Solving
074 Answers to Problems
080 Summary
081 Chapter 3 Solving Tesuji by Using Shapes
081 Methodology of Solving Tesuj
105 Using Sente Moves in Tesuji
117 Problem Solving
123 Answers to Problems
132 Summary
133 Chapter 4 Other Shapes of the Middle Game
137 Atsumi Shapes
150 Sabaki Shapes
160 Semeai Shapes
164 Problem Solving
170 Answers to Problems
180 Summary
Chapter 5 Shapes in Action
181 Championship of the Republic of Tatarstan
217 The 6th World Pair Go Championship
244 The 2nd AVasiliev Memorial, Kazan
278 Glossary Definition of Essential Japanese Terms
280 Russian Go Photos
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