Utilizing Outward Influence

Go - Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Territory through Connection and Influence. Each player must discover the strategy and tactics necessary for acquiring the most territory. The work of each move is a function of multiple threats to reate or destroy Life, Connection, Influence, and Territory. Utilizing Outward Influence by Jin Jiang and Zhao Zheng provides a study of how to efficiently build and use Influence. Jiang provides numerous examples of how to construct thickness (strongly connected strings of stones that cannot be disconnected) and how to avoid thinness (weakly connected strings of stones that can be disconnected). Also included are abundant examples of sacrifice and ko tactics that can be used for constructing large territorial frame-works (Moyos) out of influence. Seizing control of the center is vital for gaining the most territroy. Additional examples of using pivot points (an intersection on the edge of opposing moyos, which, upon occupation by one side, will expand that sides moyo and reduce the opposing moyo) for seizing control of the center are provided. Utilizing Outward Influence is a book for helping one reach shodan strength and reviewing the tactics and strategies used by dan players. Over 50 problems are included addressing: how to create thickness and avoid thinness in building influence; using influence to create territorial frameworks (moyos); and using influence to create territory by attacking.