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The Power of the Star-Point The Sanren-Sei Opening

140 pages, paperback, Reprint, Ishi Press, original edition 1975

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The Power of the Star-Point
The Sanren-sei Opening

The Sanren-sei, which cinsists of three stones played in a row on the star-points on one side, is othe most powerful and dynamic of modern fuseki patterns, yet it is the easiest to master. He has enjoved consitent popularity ever since it was invented bacause of its emphasis on developing a bold, attacking style.
In this lucid exposition, Takagawa Shukaku helps you to grasp its key concepts and shows you how to secure center influence and build large moyos. He gives a comprehensive couverage of sanren-sei basics, then shows it in action in top-level professional play.
Sanren-sei strategy is easy both to understand and apply. The mainthemes of this opening are clear and compelling, and there are relatively few josekis to memorize, yet by the time you finish this book you will understand why has been the favourite fuseki of so many great players.

The Power of the Star-Point
The Sanren-sei Opening

The Sanren-sei, which cinsists of three stones played in a row on the star-points on one side, is othe most powerful and dynamic of modern fuseki patterns, yet it is the easiest to master. He has enjoved consitent popularity ever since it was invented bacause of its emphasis on developing a bold, attacking style.
In this lucid exposition, Takagawa Shukaku helps you to grasp its key concepts and shows you how to secure center influence and build large moyos. He gives a comprehensive couverage of sanren-sei basics, then shows it in action in top-level professional play.
Sanren-sei strategy is easy both to understand and apply. The mainthemes of this opening are clear and compelling, and there are relatively few josekis to memorize, yet by the time you finish this book you will understand why has been the favourite fuseki of so many great players.
More Information
EAN 9784871870320
Weight 200 g
Manufacturer Ishi Press
Width 14.2 cm
Height 21.5 cm
Medium Book
Author Shukaku Takagawa
Language English
Year of Original Version 1975
Pages 140
Binding paperback
Contents

v Glossary of Japanese Terms
vi Preface
01 Introduction: Invitation to the Sanren-sei
05 Chapter One: Sanren-sei Fundamentals
20 Chapter Two: Sanren-sei Josekis
20 1. The Inside Approach Move
21 2. The Attach-and-Extend Joseki
30 3. The Attach-and-Extend Joseki (2)
34 4. The One-space Jump
38 5. The One-space Pincer
41 6. The Two-space High Pincer
43 7. The Three-space High Pincer
45 8. The Knight Capping Move
46 9. The 3-3 Invasion
51 Chapter Three: The Sanren-sei in Action
75 Fuseki Interlude
77 Chapter Four: Turning points in the Sanren-sei
96 Fuseki Interlude
98 Chanter Five: The Contemporary Sanren-sei