Get Strong at Life and Death Sets though it also looks great

though it also looks great on any of our 18" boards

Players draw and lay cards in sequence

The book ends with 38 problems that expand on the theoretical discussions contained in the first chapters and explore variations that were omitted there

Basic tactics

Get Strong at Life and Death Sets though it also looks greatFirst and foremost a problem book, (over 230 of them). First part covers basics of life and death including concept of eye space. Second the three essential tesujis used to kill groups the hane, the placement and the throw in. Third, when it's appropriate to expand eye space and when to fall back and play on a vital point. Final part contains 64 problems for review and practice. Author: Richard Bozulich