Tesuji and Anti-Suji of Go, Sakata Eio

This is an exhaustive manual that details how sparkling technique may bring one’s game alive. 61 Model situations are examined, in which deadly hane, exquisite placements, and stunning attachments, among many other skillful finesse, are shown to be surprisingly effective. The flip side of the matter, crude moves (or "anti-suji") are offered in contrast, demonstrating how thoughtless play can throw away the chance for an advantage. The positions in the book are illustrated in more than 700 diagrams, which makes comprehension of the material simple, even without setting up the positions on a go board. The layout of the book is also ideal for study and review work.

Comments & Reviews

I think Making Good Shape is better.

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I actually read this book when I was already a shodan, but it made me wish I’d read it sooner. Even now, I often thumb through it before tournaments. It’s less dry than a tesuji dictionary, and unlike a book of tsumego, most of the positions that arise are things you could very likely encounter in a real game.

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