Go and Go-Moku

by Edward Lasker

Best introduction in English to a great Japanese game. Detailed instructions provide valuable information on basic patterns, strategy, tactics, and analyzed games. Used as text by generations of Americans and Japanese as well. 72 diagrams. "...clearly written diagrammed primer..." — New Yorker .

Genres: Games, Go, Nonfiction, Reference

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1934

About the author

Edward Lasker (December 3, 1885 – March 25, 1981) was a German-American chess and Go player. He was awarded the title of International Master of chess by FIDE. Lasker was an engineer by profession, and an author of books on Go, chess and checkers. Born in Germany, he emigrated to the United States in 1914. He was distantly related to Chess World Champion Emanuel Lasker.

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Reviews

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this in college when some friends started playing. I found it a great intro to the game but sadly have not played at all in recent memory. January 1960 Dover edition, same cover.

[Thom Greene · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fine resource to learn the game Go. Most of the books I have found that teach games are very dry and this is no exception. They are better if you have a board in front and follow along.