The Vital Points of Go

by Kaku Takagawa

248 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1958

Reviews

[Michael Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An older (1950’s), excellently written book on the fundamentals of go strategies and tactics. The copy I have is bundled with Takagawa’s more elementary book, How To Play Go, in a single volume entitled simply “Go!”. His writing and explanations are clear and I learned some new things. If you can find it, read it.

[Karla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess I just don't get it.
Illustrations seem to be able to describe how to play.
Seemed easy enough.

Reminds me of othello- minute to learn, lifetime to master.... beginning an adventure but this book was not the helpful resource I thought it would be.

[Recle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Takagawa Kaku's explanations and method of analysis made this book an easy to understand treasure trove of Go knowledge. I think all Go players, kyu to dan level, will gain much from this book. The chapter on the "Analysis of Relative Value of Plays" is a weapon every Go player should use in a game.