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All About Thickness Understanding Moyo and Influence A completely new kind of go book. Twocolor printing makes the advanced concepts of thickness and influence graphically clear and instantly understandable. Most go books are top heavy with text and endless exploratory diagrams. Ishida's approach in this book is the opposite large diagrams, simple explanations, a minimum of mindnumbing text yet this is the most successful attempt in the go literature to convey to go players at all levels the secrets of building thickness and making effective use of influence. How do you build influence? In what areas of the board should you aim to control? In what directions to the stones exert their force? How close should you approach a strung enemy position? How many points can you expect to convert a thick position into? The answers to these questions and many other questions will be apparent at a glance when you read this book. All about thickness, the first book of its kind, was a best seller in Japan. Go players around the world should find th English version as Japanese go fans.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'All About Thickness: Understanding Moyo and Influence'? A: The book focuses on the concepts of thickness and influence in the game of Go, providing clear illustrations and simple explanations to help players understand these advanced strategies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Yoshio Ishida, who is known for his expertise in Go and has created a unique approach to teaching the game.
- Q: What makes this book different from other Go books? A: Unlike many Go books that are text-heavy, this book utilizes large diagrams and minimal text to convey complex ideas in an easily digestible format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all levels of Go players? A: Yes, 'All About Thickness' is designed for Go players at all levels, offering insights that can benefit beginners as well as advanced players.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 206 pages.
- Q: When was 'All About Thickness' published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2015.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'All About Thickness: Understanding Moyo and Influence'.
- Q: Can this book help me understand how to control the board in Go? A: Yes, the book addresses critical questions about board control, including how to build influence and where to focus your efforts in the game.