GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game
Go, also known as Weiqi in China and Baduk in Korea, originated in China thousands of years ago and is widely sought-after in East Asia, though its popularity is growing globally. Objective:The goal of Go is to control more territory on the board than your opponent by surrounding empty intersections and capturing their stones. Gameplay:Two players take turns placing black and white stones on the intersections of a grid on the board. Stones can be captured by surrounding them and cutting off their liberties (adjacent empty intersections). Complexity:Despite its uncomplicated rules, Go is known for its immense strategic depth and complexity, often compared to chess but with even more potential outcomes. Learning Resources:The book shown in the image, Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game by Cho Chikun, is a highly-regarded resource for beginners, praised for its clear explanations and inclusion of Go history and