Black to Play

The Game of Go is one of the most fascinating games ever. Despite the fact that Go can be regarded as a complex and mysterious game, its rules are nevertheless very simple. Learning the basic rules requires only a few minutes. The simple and non-restrictive rules provide freedom of choice, and allow a wide range of possibilities and combinations. This workbook is for players who have just gotten in touch with the game. It provides exercises which help to deepen and ingrain the understanding of the rules. You will learn about the correlation and dependencies of the stones to each other, and thereby be able to improve your games. The first exercises are very easy, gradually increasing to moderate difficulty as you progress through the book. You will enjoy seeing your understanding of the game improve, and learn to surprise your friends and playing partners with deft moves.