![]() StartingPoints Paths Referenced by Homepages
|
TheTenGoldenRulesList
PageType: Path
Difficulty: Advanced
Keywords: Tactics, Strategy, Rules, Go term, Proverb
Here are
2003.05.12 KjeldPetersen There is one rule that I miss here in the 10 Golden rules, and that is to have an eye on every cut. Does anyone agree with me on that ? unkx80: Are you referring to some possible implication from rule number 10? There is no rule among the ten that is exactly what you mean. Skelley: I would say that rules 1, 3, 7, 9 and 10 speak against the idea of keeping an eye on every cut . Don't forget, when you cut stones your own stones are cut too. John F.: I agree entirely. And don't forget that cuts were even more important in the days when these maxims were formulated - group tax applied. mAsterdam, to Skelley and John F. : Are you assuming that Kjeld Petersen only refers to the opponents' cuts when he says "every cut"? Tristan Jones to all the above: I interpret Kjeld's question to mean "should I be mindful of every cut?" That is, being aware enough to recognise that a cut, which could be either one's own or the opponent's, that was harmless some time ago might become crucial under changing circumstances. John F. Given the reference to Maxim 3, your question seems already answered, no? Skelley I guess you are right, mAsterdam, Kjeld was refering to cuts from both sides. But then... being aware of cuts in your own position is also covered, under rules 3 and 7. John F. Since I don't think it's mentioned elsewhere, it may be of interest to point out that this list is said to go back to Tang times (when actually group tax may not have applied...). It is attributed to Wang Jixin - Wang the Firewood Collector - the strongest player of his day (early 8th c.). He originally made a living collecting firewood but eventually became the official Hanlin Academy go tutor to the go mad Xuan Zong Emperor. There are many go tales from this period and Wang features in several. But the actual list seems to be known first from a text of the Ming dynasty (1368~1644) by Liu Zhongda. In this the first maxim is given in the form bude tan sheng (you cannot be greedy and win). There are variant versions also for 7 and 8. There is a tradition in Japan (espoused by no less than Kitani Minoru, apparently) that the list is the work of Honinbo Shusaku. This has caused a certain amount of umbrage in China. KjeldPetersen First of all, I'm happy to see that so many people are joining in on the discussion. About the cut thing: As I'm "only" a 3 kyu at the moment, I think much of my training is concerned with analysing and looking after all cuts (my own and the opponent's). This is perhaps more a basic skill than a strategic skill. But I think learning this skill is very difficult, but nevertheless necessary if I want to become stronger and able to follow the 10 Golden rules above. This is a copy of the living page "TheTenGoldenRulesList" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |