A Dictionary Of Modern Fuseki, The Korean Style

   

Kiseido published this English translation of "Hondae P'oseok Sacheon" (현대포석사전), number 13 of the Baduk Dictionary Series. See the blurb at Kisedo's web site: [ext] http://www.kiseido.com/mofus.htm#K81

Calvin: This book is quite recent, since the original Korean version was published in 2000. Patterns covered include sanrensei, nirensei, high and low chinese, mini-chinese, kobayashi, orthodox, as well as some miscelleneous tasuki fuseki and modern variations of the Shusaku fuseki. There are some strategies for white that I haven't seen described elsewhere, although they appear in recent pro games. It's an interesting book, and very clear; however, like most Korean books, it can go deep into certain tactical variations. If you think star point josekis are boring and easy, you're in for a big surprise! After looking at this, I've concluded that I could spend a lifetime on subtleties of the star point. Unfortunately, it was written a little too early to cover some of the more spectacular fighting variations played by young Koreans like Mok Chin-seok. It doesn't have a lot of breadth, so the name "Dictionary" is a bit misleading. It tends to go 30 moves into the game, covering some of the early middle game consequences of the fuseki.


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