It’s not surprising that Go is one of the oldest games still being played today—it’s also one of the most challenging, stimulating, and fascinating games around. Go Basics provides a simple but thorough introduction that’s perfect for beginners....

Invented 2500-4000 years ago, the game of Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, hundreds of thousands have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites....