How to Win as White - Takemiya Style Don't Do These Things in the Opening Two-Book Set How to Win as White - Takemiya Style Author: Masaki Takemiya Editor: Nihon Kido Association Publisher: Takako Yoshimori Published by: Floral Publishing First Edition, First Printing: February 20, 2000 * If you have the same skill level, the player with the first move is sure to win. That's only natural. That's why as a handicap, Black is given a komi of five and a half points. Among amateur players, there are quite a few who lament, "I don't seem to win as White." "I'm confident as Black, but I don't feel like I can win as White. What should I do?" I've even been consulted like this. I will explain this in an easy-to-understand manner. January 2000 Masaki Takemiya Contents Chapter 1: 60 Questions to Master Natural Flow Chapter 2: Detailed Explanation! White's Satisfying Games Don't Do These Things in the Opening Author: Satoshi Kataoka Editor: Nihon Kido Association Publisher: Takako Yoshimori Published by: Floral Publishing First Edition, First Printing: March 15, 2001 * Many people would agree that the most interesting part of Go is the mid-game battles. However, the opening is also enjoyable. The opening is relatively free compared to the mid-game and endgame. Unlike the mid-game and endgame, where it's easier to find the "answer," the opening is a field where it's difficult to find the "answer." The "answer" varies depending on the player's value judgment. That's what makes the opening interesting. However, there are certain constraints. In this book, we've focused on those constraints. February 2001 Satoshi Kataoka Contents Chapter 1: Tips for Surviving the Opening Chapter 2: Concealing Your Intentions Chapter 3: Efficiency and Function of Stones Chapter 4: Direction and Flow of Stones * Both books do not have dust jackets. The covers have sun damage and creases. The contents are clean. * Please contact me if you wish to purchase both books together.