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The Magic of Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game Paperback – January 1, 1988

by Cho Chikun (Author), Richard Bozulich (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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  1. Print length
    174 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ishi Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1988
  5. ISBN-10
    4871870413
  6. ISBN-13
    978-4871870412
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ishi Press (January 1, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4871870413
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4871870412
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Chʻi-hun Cho

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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This book is the same book as:Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)The content is exactly the same, and only the typeface and cover are updated in the above version.I thought this book was a merely solid introduction to the game, and that it was a bit scattered and disorganized for a complete beginner and a bit basic for a player who has reached the 'teen kyu level.
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Hector Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016
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Lovely book for the beginner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the newbie.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
“The Magic of Go” takes basic concepts: Territory, Capturing, Eyes/Life, and Ko and introduces them with examples and then a game played on a 9x9 board illustrating the concept. The Author starts off with a very simple game in which the players merely divide the board between them. Then he introduces ‘capturing’ and plays a more complex game in which the players dispute territory and battle to see who will acquire what. He proceeds with two more games to cover the last two aspects mentioned. At this point one is almost half way through the book and has a basic understanding of the game and some appreciation of its nuances. At this point he goes into the tactical techniques that all introductory books cover. Linking stones, capturing techniques & races, life & death, handicap go. Whether he covers these better or worse than others is a matter of taste. What is important, is the context in which the reader approaches them: just having acquired a simple but complete overview of the basic game. Finally he ends with two complete 19x19 games. One is an example of a handicap game and the other is a tournament game in which he was a player. I really appreciate the gradual introduction which allows the reader to get a good handle on a concept, via an illustrated game, before going on to the next. He also ends each chapter with “cultural” subjects, which is fun, but not what makes this an excellent book for the beginner. (But for many beginners, [especially those who are not engineering/nerd types], this alternation probably provides a welcome diversion while the subconscious digests the previous lesson).
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Gen Falel
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2007
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This book is the same book as:

 Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)

The content is exactly the same, and only the typeface and cover are updated in the above version.

I thought this book was a merely solid introduction to the game, and that it was a bit scattered and disorganized for a complete beginner and a bit basic for a player who has reached the 'teen kyu level.
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Gen Falel
3.0 out of 5 stars More product information:
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2007
This book is the same book as:

[[ASIN:4906574505 Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)]]

The content is exactly the same, and only the typeface and cover are updated in the above version.

I thought this book was a merely solid introduction to the game, and that it was a bit scattered and disorganized for a complete beginner and a bit basic for a player who has reached the 'teen kyu level.
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Mike Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful intro to the game of Go
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2006
I cannot say enough good things about this book. Go is a beautiful game with the depth of chess, but the openings are a little more abstract than chess. Chess players usually love Go and Go players usually love chess. This however is one of the best primers to a complex strategy game that I've ever seen. My copy is battered and worn, because when I meet someone new to the game I loan them my copy to get them started.

The book itself is small, allowing the user to read it and focus on understanding what was taught. If you are interested in learning more about this game or teaching a friend, I cannot recommend this book more. If you like this book, then I would highly recommend the next book be: "The Second Book of Go". These two books will get you well on your way into the wonderful game of Go.
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