In this book, Otake presents 20 principles for opening play.
You will find a discussion of the fundamentals of the opening and strategy.
Almost a third of the book is devoted to the important topic of shape, a subject not well understood by most western go players.
Otake explains sophisticated concepts in a simple and accessible way, making the book easy to digest regardless of your playing strength.
By applying these principles when you make your strategic decisions, you will improve your ga.