These two volumes feature the historic match between Gu Li and Lee Sedol, two players who have dominated go in the first decade of the 21st century. For years, these two have been rivals, competing for the top spots in numerous international tournaments. Both are famous for their severe attacks and their fighting skills. Gu has a thick style accompanied by an exquisite feeling for the opening from which he often emerges with an advantage. In contrast Lee plays a fast, profit-oriented game, leaving behind thin positions. This means that his groups often come under attack. Most players would collapse under Gufs relentless attacks, but this brings Leefs game to life and he creatively finds the best possible way to settle these groups or to somehow escape with them. This contrast in style and especially Leefs daring strategies in the middle game are what make the games in this book especially fascinating and give birth to innovative moves and spectacular fights. The games are analyzed in great detail so the reader can understand the thinking behind each move. The reader can also find the most recent innovation and analysis of the mini-Chinese opening. In addition, an important new strategic concept, erisk managementf, is introduced and studied for the first time in any publication.

Just a few weeks after the conclusion of the historic jubango between Gu Li 9P and Lee Sedol 9P, Kiseido is releasing its latest book, which 2014.10.05_ModernMasterGames-Jubangoprovides an in-depth analysis of the first five games of the historic ‘Death Match’ between two of the strongest go players of the modern era. Having been rivals for many years, with an almost even score of games won against each other in international tournaments, the ten-game match between Korea’s Lee Sedol 9p and China’s Gu Li 9p would definitively decide the ‘best player’ amongst these titans. “Modern Master Games Volume 2: The 2014 Ten-Game Match Between Gu Li and Lee Sedol Part 1: Games One to Five” is compiled and written by Rob van Zeijst, and co-edited by Michael Redmond 9P. Both players are famous for their severe attacks and their fighting skills. Gu has a thick style accompanied by an exquisite feeling for the opening, while Lee plays a fast, profit-oriented game, leaving behind thin positions. This contrast between styles is what made for the innovative and exciting games this year that would decide who will be crowned as the ‘strongest player of the 21st century’. Available ($ 25.00/ € 20.00) on October 15.

I still hope Gogameguru can complete their book, although they will have a hard time topping the online commentaries already provided.

Please do not split it in multiple volumes. One volume for all games even if it is 500 pages.

When Black cut at Black 197, pushing on the 1st line at White 198 was a brilliant move.
This was the only move to prevent Black from making two eyes in the corner, and this kind of technique is incredibly rare.
It looks like Lee had already found this move when he played at A (White 188), or even earlier when he attached at B (White 174), and that's amazing.

@gogameguru, et. al. - I am really looking forward to your book. However, I don't think it's appropriate to hijack a thread about a Kiseido product in order to discuss it. Please take this elsewhere.

Probably true, but contrasting the books is also not irrelevant. The first thing that struck me when reading the announcement by Kiseido was "They want me to buy one book for the price of two?!" Maybe they were motivated to divide the content into two volumes by the desire to get their book out first, but who knows? Knowing that another book is on the way is relevant to my purchasing decision.

By the way, for those interested in the type of commentary Rob van Zeijst offers, there is some indication in his online published commentary of game 1 here: http://www.kiseido.com/printss/guliten1.html)

@gogameguru, et. al. - I am really looking forward to your book. However, I don't think it's appropriate to hijack a thread about a Kiseido product in order to discuss it. Please take this elsewhere.

are we speaking of two different works (one available from Kiseido, another to be published from Gogameguru, but both about this ten game match)?