The Game of Go: The National Game of Japan

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The work provides a practical, English-language introduction to the Japanese board game go, combining a concise history of the game's origins, clear explanations of rules and terminology, and systematic instruction in openings and joseki, including handicap play. It includes annotated example games and problems drawn from Japanese masters, pronunciation guides for technical terms, and commentary aimed at helping beginners progress to intermediate skill. Illustrations and selected translations of Japanese analyses support practical study.

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XI

No Handicap

Plate 23 (B)

Black		White
1.	P 3. “Moku hadzushi.”	2.	Q 5. “Takamoku kakari.”
3.	P 5.	4.	P 4.[154]
5.	Q 4. This is not a good move for Black and will result in his getting a confined position.	6.	O 4.
7.	R 5.	8.	Q 6.
9.	R 4.	10.	O 3.
11.	P 2.	12.	O 2.
13.	R 6.	14.	Q 7.
15.	S 8. Black cannot play at R 8, as White would cut at R 7.	16.	E 3.

White has the better position.