Go Lesson 13: Honinbo Sansa vs Rigen - Classic Game Analysis from 1600s Japan
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Overview
Analyze a classic Go game from Imperial Japan's Shogun era between two prominent players, Honinbo Sansa and Rigen, played around 1600. Explore the fierce fighting and beautiful play that emerges as rival groups attempt to surround and kill each other. Learn from a beginner-friendly commentary that focuses on understandable issues for newcomers to the game. Gain insights into the strategic balance maintained throughout the match, despite both players seemingly on the edge of collapse at various points. This video is part of the "Playing Go" series, offering valuable lessons for both novice and experienced Go players interested in historical matches and game analysis.
Syllabus
Go Lesson 13: Honinbo Sansa VS Rigen (~1600) | Playing Go | N J Wildberger
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