--- product_id: 15815438 title: "GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game" price: "£22.44" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15815438-go-a-complete-introduction-to-the-game store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game **Price:** £22.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game - **How much does it cost?** £22.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15815438-go-a-complete-introduction-to-the-game) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game [Cho, Chikun, Bozulich, Richard] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game Review: Cho Speaks and You Listen - Wonderful book incorporating both the introductory fundamentals of Go, as well as fascinating insights to its impact on history. Review: Better than other beginner books I have read - I have tried several beginner books, some better than others, and some really good, however, this book by Cho Chikun trumps them all. The reason is that it has real clear explanation of the concepts needed to play the game while at the same time giving you enough complexity to challenge you to take that next step towards improving. The author teaches the basics of the game using a real game example. This can be challenging, since I have seen cases when it gets a little too complicated and the beginner may feel overwhelmed. This is the main flaw I have seen in the beginner book Go for Beginners by Iwamoto. The reason why it works better in Chikun's case is that he starts nice and slow with a 9x9 game that has very little action, so he can focus first on explaining territory without the complexities on fighting, and then little by little he adds the other elements. He blends well the game examples with explanations on capturing, ko, etc. My favorite beginner book before I read this one was Learn to Play Go: A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game (Volume I) (Learn to Play Go Series) , and the reason why the Chikun's book is better is that even though both have very clear explanations for the beginner, Chikun goes a little farther. He gives us the simple concept and then little by little introduces more complex ones. Always making sure not to go over the top like Iwamoto does. In between chapters dealing with aspects of the game, the author spends some time to talk about the origins of Go, the status of the game in different countries and continents and other interesting tidbits. These are truly great, even though the parts that have to do with specific professional players are outdated since the book was published in 1997. I really think that this is the best option for beginners out there and that it gives the readers the best bang for the buck. If you are interested in learning to play this wonderful game you can't go wrong with this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #77,487 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #70 in Board Games (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (193) | | Dimensions | 5.85 x 0.32 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 4906574505 | | ISBN-13 | 978-4906574506 | | Item Weight | 7.1 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 144 pages | | Publication date | March 29, 2023 | | Publisher | Kiseido Publishing Company | ## Images ![GO: A Complete Introduction to the Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IKk2rWfXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cho Speaks and You Listen *by R***D on January 26, 2026* Wonderful book incorporating both the introductory fundamentals of Go, as well as fascinating insights to its impact on history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than other beginner books I have read *by S***Z on September 21, 2013* I have tried several beginner books, some better than others, and some really good, however, this book by Cho Chikun trumps them all. The reason is that it has real clear explanation of the concepts needed to play the game while at the same time giving you enough complexity to challenge you to take that next step towards improving. The author teaches the basics of the game using a real game example. This can be challenging, since I have seen cases when it gets a little too complicated and the beginner may feel overwhelmed. This is the main flaw I have seen in the beginner book Go for Beginners by Iwamoto. The reason why it works better in Chikun's case is that he starts nice and slow with a 9x9 game that has very little action, so he can focus first on explaining territory without the complexities on fighting, and then little by little he adds the other elements. He blends well the game examples with explanations on capturing, ko, etc. My favorite beginner book before I read this one was Learn to Play Go: A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game (Volume I) (Learn to Play Go Series) , and the reason why the Chikun's book is better is that even though both have very clear explanations for the beginner, Chikun goes a little farther. He gives us the simple concept and then little by little introduces more complex ones. Always making sure not to go over the top like Iwamoto does. In between chapters dealing with aspects of the game, the author spends some time to talk about the origins of Go, the status of the game in different countries and continents and other interesting tidbits. These are truly great, even though the parts that have to do with specific professional players are outdated since the book was published in 1997. I really think that this is the best option for beginners out there and that it gives the readers the best bang for the buck. If you are interested in learning to play this wonderful game you can't go wrong with this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Otherwise the book is excellent and I really do like how it mixes Go ... *by L***R on January 6, 2016* First Go book I've read. 4 stars only because there are probably 10+ typos in it. But, most of these are not that serious (they're obvious typos); the most serious one is on page 15; Figure 7 and 8 are missing a white stone on the top row; I spent about 5 minutes recounting the territory over and over until I realized that there was a printing error. Otherwise the book is excellent and I really do like how it mixes Go culture/history between each chapter. I actually like the terse writing style and think it suits the introductory style well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game - Graded Go Problems for Beginners, Volume One: Introductory Problems, 30-kyu to 25-kyu (1) - Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15815438-go-a-complete-introduction-to-the-game](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15815438-go-a-complete-introduction-to-the-game) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*