Go - Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Territory through Connection and Influence. Each player seeks to discover the strategy and tactics necessary to acquire the most territory. Ideally each move should pose multiple threats to create or destroy Life, Connection, Influence and/or Territory.

The Fuseki Small Encyclopedia covers basic opening strategy for the game of go. Although a common corner openings (joseki) are discussed, the idea here is to concentrate on applying the basic principles of whole board openings (fuseki) so you can choose the joseki that is the most suitable for the whole board position. After reading this book, you will find it easier to figure out what is important on the board and what to do when your opponent departs from the flow of the game.

Thirteen chapters examine the full spectrum of go openings, which are divided into twenty- nine specific patterns and strategies. The traditional order of play is emphasized - (1) empty corners: (2) a corner enclosure (shimari); (3) and approach of pincer; (4) an extension along the side; then lastly, (5) a jump out into the centre - but popular departures from this order, such as three star points in a row (sanrensei) and the Chinese fuseki, are given considerable coverage.

In addition, 94 openings are included from professional games from study.

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