{"product_id":"9784906574315","title":"The Second Book of Go","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for players who have acquired an understanding of the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erules of go and some of its most elementary tactics and strategies by having read\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ean introductory book and having played a few games. We have assumed that the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereader understands the terms ‘sente’ and ‘gote’, that he knows what a ko is, is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eable to determine neutral points, and can count the score. Its aim is to give the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enovice an introduction to each phase of the game and to dispel a number of strategic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand tactical misconceptions that often plague beginners and inhibit their\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprogress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginners usually overemphasize defense, not realizing that the best way to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edefend is to attack. By attacking your opponent’s stones, you can often defend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eyour weak positions in the process. Understanding this concept from the very beginning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof one’s go career will clear the way for quick progress up through the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ekyu ranks. In this context, Chapters Two and Four are the most important and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eshould be of value, especially to players who have been struggling for years to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereach expert or dan level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiseido Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036540813552,"sku":"9784906574315","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9784906574315_p0.jpg?v=1763715189","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9784906574315","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}