Article Number
LGHANTWOCATASG
Author
The Way of Creating a Thick and Strong Game
254 pages, paperback, Hinoki, 1. edition 2008
From the series »The Heart of Go«
Discontinued
What in the world is thickness in go?! One hears the term bandied about as if it were a given. But what actually is meant by that word? And how can the concept of thickness be applied in one's own game?
Hane Naoki 9 dan, former Kisei, learned the value of playing with an awareness of thickness from his renowned father, Hane Yasumasa 9 dan, one of the most accomplished players of his generation. But what actually is thickness? And how is it best utilized? The author has a surprising answer. He does not necessarily seek to use it to attack as many players do, nor to dominate the opponent. Instead, Hane says that thickness gives him leeway to play in a relaxed way, rather than going all-out, to be satisfied with a mere sufficient gain instead of a big windfall and to play moves that others might deem too mediocre to consider.
This book shows the keys to doing that successfully. Using positions from his actual games, including ones against his father while he was still an amateur and then again when he was on the verge of capturing the Kisei title, the most distinguished exploit in the go world, Hane highlights both the most significant strategic and tactical moments, while also pointing out fundamental truths about the game that one needs to master in order to play skillfully.
As material for this book I have taken games that I played during the period when I was studying to become a professional through those that I played when I won the Tengen title. Elements of building thickness and the second best strategies slice right through them and as best as I am able, I have woven them together while touching upon the "Heart of Go." From the opening to the middlegame, instead of looking for great profit, it has always been my style to single-mindedly aim for thickness in my game, stick to the second-best strategy and wait in anticipation of the thickness yielding results from the middlegame on, including the use of scattered stones that had been temporarily abandoned to steadily chip away at the opponent's territory. from the text
Hane Naoki 9 dan, former Kisei, learned the value of playing with an awareness of thickness from his renowned father, Hane Yasumasa 9 dan, one of the most accomplished players of his generation. But what actually is thickness? And how is it best utilized? The author has a surprising answer. He does not necessarily seek to use it to attack as many players do, nor to dominate the opponent. Instead, Hane says that thickness gives him leeway to play in a relaxed way, rather than going all-out, to be satisfied with a mere sufficient gain instead of a big windfall and to play moves that others might deem too mediocre to consider.
This book shows the keys to doing that successfully. Using positions from his actual games, including ones against his father while he was still an amateur and then again when he was on the verge of capturing the Kisei title, the most distinguished exploit in the go world, Hane highlights both the most significant strategic and tactical moments, while also pointing out fundamental truths about the game that one needs to master in order to play skillfully.
As material for this book I have taken games that I played during the period when I was studying to become a professional through those that I played when I won the Tengen title. Elements of building thickness and the second best strategies slice right through them and as best as I am able, I have woven them together while touching upon the "Heart of Go." From the opening to the middlegame, instead of looking for great profit, it has always been my style to single-mindedly aim for thickness in my game, stick to the second-best strategy and wait in anticipation of the thickness yielding results from the middlegame on, including the use of scattered stones that had been temporarily abandoned to steadily chip away at the opponent's territory. from the text
| EAN | 9780978887469 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 300 g |
| Manufacturer | Hinoki |
| Width | 13.6 cm |
| Height | 21 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Author | Naoki Hane |
| Series | The Heart of Go |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780978887469 |
| Pages | 254 |
| Binding | paperback |
Chapter 1 How Good Would It Be If That Happens...
Days of Study to Become Professional
010 Game 1 Game versus Takao Shinji, Insei
020 Game 2 Game versus Hane Yasumasa, 9 dan
030 Game 3 Game versus Inagaki Yo, Insei
Chapter 2 I Wonder If I Can Do It...
From Becoming Professional to First League Entrance
042 Game 4 Game versus Den Isei 3 dan
054 Game 5 Game versus Nakane Naoyuki, 4 dan
066 Game 6 Game versus Mimura Tomoyasu, 7 dan
075 Game 7 Game versus Feng Yun, 8 dan
086 Game 8 Game versus Iwata Tatsuaki, 9 dan
096 Game 9 Game versus Kobayashi Satoru, 9 dan
107 Game 10 Game versus So Yokoku, 6 dan
119 Game 11 Game versus Nakano Hironari, Okan
130 Game 12 Game versus Sonoda Yuichi, 9 dan
Chapter 3 I Think I Can Do It...
The Path to Winning Titles
144 Game 13 Game versus O Rissei, Oza
155 Game 14 Game versus Takemiya Masaki, 9 dan
167 Game 15 Game versus Kato Masao, 9 dan
178 Game 16 Game versus Cho U, 6 dan
189 Game 17 Game versus Chin Kaei, 9 dan
200 Game 18 Game versus Hane Yasumasa, 9 dan
212 Game 19 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 1)
223 Game 20 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 3)
234 Game 21 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 4)
245 Game 22 Game versus Cho Chikun, Oza
Days of Study to Become Professional
010 Game 1 Game versus Takao Shinji, Insei
020 Game 2 Game versus Hane Yasumasa, 9 dan
030 Game 3 Game versus Inagaki Yo, Insei
Chapter 2 I Wonder If I Can Do It...
From Becoming Professional to First League Entrance
042 Game 4 Game versus Den Isei 3 dan
054 Game 5 Game versus Nakane Naoyuki, 4 dan
066 Game 6 Game versus Mimura Tomoyasu, 7 dan
075 Game 7 Game versus Feng Yun, 8 dan
086 Game 8 Game versus Iwata Tatsuaki, 9 dan
096 Game 9 Game versus Kobayashi Satoru, 9 dan
107 Game 10 Game versus So Yokoku, 6 dan
119 Game 11 Game versus Nakano Hironari, Okan
130 Game 12 Game versus Sonoda Yuichi, 9 dan
Chapter 3 I Think I Can Do It...
The Path to Winning Titles
144 Game 13 Game versus O Rissei, Oza
155 Game 14 Game versus Takemiya Masaki, 9 dan
167 Game 15 Game versus Kato Masao, 9 dan
178 Game 16 Game versus Cho U, 6 dan
189 Game 17 Game versus Chin Kaei, 9 dan
200 Game 18 Game versus Hane Yasumasa, 9 dan
212 Game 19 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 1)
223 Game 20 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 3)
234 Game 21 Game versus Ryu Shikun, Tengen (Game 4)
245 Game 22 Game versus Cho Chikun, Oza
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