This book narrates the ups and downs of the history of Japanese Go for more than three hundred years, from the first Honinbo Sanzasa becoming a famous chess player to the fall of the 21st Honinbo Hideya. It almost covers the famous figures in the history of Japanese Go (such as the chess saints Dosaku, Jowa, Hidetoshi), major events and classic games. The author focuses on the story of the four ancient Japanese chess schools competing for chess in the form of chapters. It also collects legends and unofficial history. The details are vivid, the characters are flesh-and-blood, and it is very interesting to read. It is praised by readers as the "Go martial arts".
Reader comments
When I came to Japan, the chess scene was full of chaos, with four families vying for supremacy and a wealth of talents. It was indeed exciting in itself. Secondly, the author incorporates the style of martial arts into it, with witty remarks and meticulous details. It is indeed very well written. Personally, I think it deserves a five-star rating.
This book is like a martial arts legend in the Go world! The author tells the historical story of Japanese Go in vivid words, making me feel like I am in the world of martial arts. I saw the wisdom and courage of the chess players from the book, and also felt their love for Go. Just like my friends who love Go, they pursue excellence in the game and constantly challenge themselves. This book gave me a deeper understanding of Go and made me cherish the time I spent playing chess with my friends even more.
I am an amateur strong 5 wild fox 9D, this book is really well written. I hope the author will also write a Chinese Go work.
I've chased it before, but it's finally complete.
Many famous chess games and interesting anecdotes in the Japanese chess world over the past three hundred years can be found in the book.
When I came to Japan, the chess scene was full of chaos, with four families vying for supremacy and a wealth of talents. It was indeed exciting in itself. Secondly, the author incorporates the style of martial arts into it, with witty remarks and meticulous details. It is indeed very well written. Personally, I think it deserves a five-star rating.
This book is like a martial arts legend in the Go world! The author tells the historical story of Japanese Go in vivid words, making me feel like I am in the world of martial arts. I saw the wisdom and courage of the chess players from the book, and also felt their love for Go. Just like my friends who love Go, they pursue excellence in the game and constantly challenge themselves. This book gave me a deeper understanding of Go and made me cherish the time I spent playing chess with my friends even more.
I am an amateur strong 5 wild fox 9D, this book is really well written. I hope the author will also write a Chinese Go work.
I've chased it before, but it's finally complete.
Many famous chess games and interesting anecdotes in the Japanese chess world over the past three hundred years can be found in the book.