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)
https://www.createspace.com/4590413
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
- Big Corner Diagram (44 variations)
- Big Pressure Beam (50 variations)
- Resupinate Lily (60 variations)
- Large-Knight Corner Approach (50 variations)
- Three-Stone Games (5 games)
Four-Stone Games (Part I) (244 pages)
https://www.createspace.com/4592900
http://www.amazon.com/Four-Stone-Games- ... 1494894998
- Foreword (by translator)
- Preface (by Lu Qiuke)
- Mighty Cap Opening (66 variations)
- Big Pressure Beam Opening (111 variations)
Four-Stone Games (Part II) (295 pages)
https://www.createspace.com/4633416
http://www.amazon.com/Four-Stone-Games- ... 1495301001
- Attachment Opening (178 variations)
- High Corner Approach Opening (30 variations)
- Large-Knight Corner Approach Opening (54 variations)
Please feel free to leave a note here if you have any questions or suggestions.