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In the Beginning: The Opening in the Game of Go,New
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The opening is theoretically the hardest part of the game of go. To professional players, it is the hardest part in practice, as well; in championship games that last two days, for instance, the first day is usually spent playing and thinking about the first 50 moves, and the second day is spent finishing all the rest. Such is the consistency of professional play in the middle game and endgame that if a player comes out of the opening with a bad position, it is almost impossible for him to catch up. Amateurs sometimes rush through their initial moves, saving their powers for the fighting later, but this is more an indication that they do not understand the opening than a sign of talent.The number of possibilities in any opening position is so vast that a player must rely on his feeling for the game rather than on rigorous analysis for guidance. Here he has the greatest chance to use his imagination, play creatively, and develop a personal style. This is the one phase of go that has shown any significant evolution during the past few centuries, and it still defies absolute comprehension.No book can develop a person's imagination or personal style, and this one does not make the attempt. In a sense, therefore, it is very incomplete: the reader will not find a prescription for every situation and in actual play he will have to make his own choices most of the time. What we have tried to give him is a basis to start from: some sound moves, some useful ideas, some good examples. If we have succeeded, the following pages will help him to increase both his skill at and enjoyment of the game.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'In the Beginning: The Opening in the Game of Go'? A: The book primarily focuses on teaching players the intricacies of the opening phase in the game of Go, highlighting its theoretical and practical challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'In the Beginning: The Opening in the Game of Go' is Ikuro Ishigure.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 158 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 3rd Revised edition of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: While the book provides foundational concepts for understanding openings, it is recommended for players who have some basic knowledge of Go, as it does not cover every possible situation.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 9, 2017.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain useful ideas, sound moves, and good examples to enhance their skills and enjoyment of the game.
- Q: Does the book provide strategies for different opening scenarios? A: The book offers a foundation for openings but does not provide a comprehensive strategy for every possible opening scenario.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Board Games.