Tag Archives: weiqi

Chinese Historical Weiqi Game Records (30 Volumes)

Posted on July 19, 2017 by tchan001

Series: Chinese Historical Weiqi Game Records (30 volumes) 中国历代围棋棋谱 Publisher: Beijing Library Press 北京图书馆出版社 Edited by: National Library Branch 国家图书馆分馆 Published: 2004 ISBN: 9787501324330 Format: hardcover volumes Publisher Recommended Price: RMB15,000 If you have ever thought about getting a facsimile reproduction collection … Continue reading →

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#39 Assembly Goban Signed by Yasui Sentetsu

Posted on June 28, 2017 by tchan001

  Assembly Goban signed by Yasui Sentetsu (the 6th head of the Yasui house) said to be made by the Edo era goban master Takanashi Kiyoe 江戸碁盤師 伝高梨清兵衛 六代安井仙哲記囲碁式揮毫 組立碁盤 The dimensions of the goban: Thickness：3.3cm Leg Height：15.6cm Surface of … Continue reading →

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Chinese Weiqi Ancient Manuals Complete Collection (10 books/24 volumes)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by tchan001

Series: Chinese Weiqi Ancient Manuals Complete Collection (10 books/24 volumes) 中国围棋古谱全集 Publisher: Gansu Culture Publishing House 甘肃文化出版社 Contributors include: Chen Zude 陈祖德, Wang Runan 王汝南 Published: 2004 Format: Traditional bound volumes with engraved wood protection for each of the 10 sets of books Publisher Recommended Price: RMB6888 … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Yu Bin Talks About Calculation In Weiqi

Posted on April 17, 2016 by tchan001

Calculation in weiqi is a combination of three factors: Reading Depth, Selection and Position Judgement. This kind of calculation occurs in every game played. Pure calculation strength is the path I follow, a path you must follow: Being able to calculate fifty … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] On How A Grown-Up Can Self-learn Weiqi from Tygem 2D to 8D

Posted on April 2, 2016 by tchan001

The original Chinese essay was written in 2007 by 烟飘万里 and can be found here with the revised edition here. The original English version was titled “To become a master of Go is not easy, but to become an amateur 5D or 6D is … Continue reading →

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Games of the Sage – Yasui Senchi (2 volumes)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tchan001

Title: Games of the Sage – Yasui Senchi (2 volumes) 先哲之譜　安井仙知 (上下巻) Author/Editor: 石心庵 Publisher: unknown Published: 2002 Format: traditionally bound Publisher Recommended Price: unknown Yasui Senchi 安井仙知 (1764-1837) [a.k.a. Yasui Senchi Senkaku 安井仙知仙角, Sakaguchi Senchi, O-Senchi] was the seventh head of the … Continue reading →

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#38 Honinbo Shusaku’s Handwritten Kifu

Posted on July 28, 2014 by tchan001

At a recent Japanese auction, a rare historical showed up being a well preserved handwritten kifu from 1855(安政二年). It seems that the document is handwritten by Honinbo Shusaku as a record of two games he played in April 1855. The … Continue reading →

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#37 Hermes Go Set

Posted on July 10, 2014 by tchan001

Apparently the famous fashion company Hermes made a roll up go set in the year 2000 (D engraving). The mat is leather and I would guess that the stones are made of wood. There are 180 stones of each color. … Continue reading →

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#36: Meiji Period Painting of a Game of Go Beneath a Large Calligraphy Scroll

Posted on June 26, 2014 by tchan001

Whenever I look at this painting, I feel a calmness in how they play the game and yet I get a feeling that it’s probably an important game. It reminds me to stay calm and focused on the game no … Continue reading →

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Honinbo Jowa Complete Games Collection

Posted on June 26, 2014 by tchan001

Title: The Perfected Honinbo Jowa Complete Games Collection 完本本因坊丈和全集　全４巻 Publisher: Seibundo-Shinkosha 誠文堂新光社 Published: 2005 平成17 With 333 games, this set is currently the most complete collection of Honinbo Jowa games available. This set comes inside a thin wooden case. A … Continue reading →

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