Pure and Simple: Takao's Astute Use of Brute Force

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Pure and Simple: Takao's Astute Use of Brute Force

Author: Takao, Shinji

Year: 2007

ISBN: 0-9788874-1-7

Price: $27.00

Takao Shinji is one of the top Japanese pros. In 2006 he became only the sixth player in history to hold the Meijin and Honinbo titles at the same time. In this book he presents a "pure and simple" way of playing that aims to avoid unnecessary difficulties in all parts of the game. While giving special attention to the use and importance of thickness, the book focuses on twenty-one different themes, under the general topics of building up power, releasing power, and playing simply. He then illustrates the use of these themes in some of his own games.