Cho Hun-Hyun's Lectures On The Opening, Vol.1, Cho Hun-Hyun

There is something inexhaustible aboout go. There have been many games played, but no two games have been the same. Those who wish to improve rapidly at go may find this a disadvantage. If you are familiar with a certain formation, your confidence in maneuvering in it increases. But if a position is unfamiliar, you may be confused as to whether your tactics are good or not. In an important game, it is normal to stay with well-known plays. However you will often meet novel shapes in real games. Then your true level of play is tested. One of the best ways to improve is to experiment with new plays in games. This is time-consuming, and the benefit you gain from it does depend on your innate talent. The very best way is to concentrate on study of the fundamentals and common shapes. It is for amateurs, not professionals, and their needs are considered throughout.

Comments & Reviews

This book is super.

Starts out with sections on the importance of making a base and making your stones work efficiently. Some concepts will seem very simple to dan level players, but the presentation of the material is effective and is worth reading by all.

The book then presents a series of problems. Each problem has a title (for example, “A Deceptively Large Move” or “The Problem with a High Position”) and a series of choices. Flipping the page gives diagrams with the correct answer and the incorrect answers and explanations of why they are not right. Often Cho will even say “This is the worst choice” which is a subtle way of saying “if you picked this move, you had better spend more time understanding this situation.”

I really like this book – a very efficient na effective way of teaching about the opening.

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