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The important concept of connecting stones cannot be overemphasized in the game of go. This crucial subject is discussed in detail in the Art of Connecting Stones, through which, one also learns the vital techniques of how to cut the opponent's stones apart. By studying this book, and applying its principles, one can get a few stones stronger in strength.
The Art of Connecting Stones is a problem book. It alternates problems, which increase in difficulty through each chapter, with their solutions. In chapter one, the art of connecting from the underneath is illustrated through exercises that increase in the level of difficulty. In chapter two, some of the most simple and stand-alone examples of the linking up technique that involves the capturing of stones are introduced. Chapter three shows the techniques of linking up stones by utilizing friendly forces. Chapter four summarizes the endgame techniques of connecting stones. The last chapter (chapter five) consists of problems designed to test one's understanding of the concepts presented in the previous chapters.
241 pages.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Connecting at the Edge of the Board (52 examples)
Chapter 2 Linking Up by Capturing Stones (34 examples)
Chapter 3 Utilizing Support from Friendly Forces (23 examples)
Chapter 4 Endgame Moves (26 examples)
Chapter 5 Exercises and Applications (51 examples)

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  	Elementary	Intermediate	Advanced
  Introduction	PAY31,PAY11	PAY34
  Strategy	PAY20, PAY24	PAY03, PAY08, PAY10, PAY12, PAY17, PAY21, PAY26
  Problems	PAY23	PAY14, PAY19, PAY35, PAY37	PAY05, PAY15, PAY16
  Stories		PAY03, PAY10, PAY12, PAY17
  Proverbs	PAY23, PAY42
  Fuseki	PAY28, PAY44	PAY27 PAY30, PAY38, PAY40
  Joseki		PAY22 PAY29 PAY30, PAY36
  Tesuji		PAY06, PAY39
  Attack / Defense		PAY01
  Capture		PAY18, PAY25
  Connecting Stones		PAY09
  Handicap Games	PAY33	PAY13, PAY27
  Ko		PAY04
  Outward Influence		PAY07
  Trick Plays		PAY02

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