Tag Archives: inseki

Anthology of Famous Classical Go Games (8 books)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by tchan001

Series: Anthology of Famous Classical Go Games (8 books) 囲碁古典名局選集 8冊 Publisher: Nihon Kiin 日本棋院 Publisher Recommended Price: JPY1200each plus tax Title: Strong Arm Jowa 剛腕丈和 Author: Takagi Shoichi 高木祥一 Published: 1991 ISBN: 9784818203488 12 games with detailed commentary Tesuji … Continue reading →

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Igo Myoden

Posted on December 20, 2010 by tchan001

Title: Igo Myoden (囲碁妙傅) (Wonderful Go Stories) Author: Inoue Genan Inseki 井上因碩  Published: 1852 嘉永5 Vol 1 Samurai (士)  – 124 handicap joseki positions.  Vol 2 Farmers (農)  – 46 pages of positions from Genan’s games.  Vol 3 Artisans (工) … Continue reading →

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An Outline Of Japanese Go (18 books)

Posted on May 19, 2010 by tchan001

Series: An Outline Of Japanese Go (18 volumes complete) 日本囲碁大系 Publisher: Chikumashobo 筑摩書房 Published: 1975-1977 Format: clothbound hardcover with cardboard slip Publisher Recommended Price: JPY2200 each Title: Vol 1 Honinbo Sansa, Nakamura Doseki [Iwamoto Kaoru] (9+17 games) Title: Vol 2 … Continue reading →

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Go Sighting #1: Inoue Gen’an Inseki Signed Goban

Posted on April 26, 2010 by tchan001

Saw this beautiful old board for sale at a Japanese auction: a kaya goban signed by Inoue Gen’an Inseki 井上幻庵因碩 (1798-1859), a very important historical figure in the game of go. The board measures 43.5cm by  41.5cm, with a height of 25cm and a thickness of 12.8cm. It may have cracks … Continue reading →

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