Hello everyone. This is my first time on this forum. I hope you guys don't mind some advertisement.

I am pleased to announce that the English translation of the classic texts Sanzi Pu and Sizi Pu, written by go master Guo Bailing (c. 1587 - c. 1662), are now available. The English titles are Three-Stone Games and Four-Stone Games, respectively. They are studies of three- and four-stone handicap games, each containing hundreds of variations that evolve from a few simple basic diagrams.



You may find more information about these books on Sensei's Library.
http://senseis.xmp.net/?ThreeStoneGames
http://senseis.xmp.net/?FourStoneGames

Previews are available on Amazon. They can be purchased on CreateSpace or Amazon. (If you live in Europe you may visit Amazon Europe: amazon.de, amazon.fr, amazon.co.uk, amazon.it, amazon.es)

Three-Stone Games (146 pages)
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http://www.amazon.com/Three-Stone-Games ... 1494809559

• Foreword (by translator)
• Preface to Three-Stone Handicap Games (by Cheng Guangzhu)
• Preface to Three-Stone Handicap Games (by Wu Xinju)
• Foreword to Three-Stone Handicap Games (by Cheng Zhengkui)
• History of Three-Stone Games

1. Big Corner Diagram (44 variations)
2. Big Pressure Beam (50 variations)
3. Resupinate Lily (60 variations)
4. Large-Knight Corner Approach (50 variations)
5. Three-Stone Games (5 games)

Four-Stone Games (Part I) (244 pages)
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http://www.amazon.com/Four-Stone-Games- ... 1494894998

• Foreword (by translator)
• Preface (by Lu Qiuke)

1. Mighty Cap Opening (66 variations)
2. Big Pressure Beam Opening (111 variations)

Four-Stone Games (Part II) (295 pages)
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http://www.amazon.com/Four-Stone-Games- ... 1495301001

1. Attachment Opening (178 variations)
2. High Corner Approach Opening (30 variations)
3. Large-Knight Corner Approach Opening (54 variations)

Please feel free to leave a note here if you have any questions or suggestions.

A great work by one of China's most illustrious masters. Big thank yous!

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