棋經 by Ni Zhang
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"棋經" by Ni Zhang is a comprehensive treatise on the game of Go, likely authored during the early imperial periods in China, focusing on philosophical and strategic insights. This text serves as an instructional guide, contemplating the nuances and intricacies of playing Go, which is considered not just a game, but a means to reflect on broader principles of strategy, life, and mastery. The book is structured into thirteen chapters, each delving
into various aspects of the game, such as tactics, the significance of the board (局), calculation (得算), and the importance of understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses (自知). It emphasizes the importance of patience, strategy, and foresight, laying out fundamental principles that guide players in making decisions during the game. Ni Zhang intertwines theoretical concepts with practical advice, offering readers insights on how to approach Go with a strategic mindset that can also be applied to other areas of life. Throughout the text, he draws on historical references and philosophical teachings, showcasing the depth and complexity of Go beyond mere competition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zhang, Ni |
|---|---|
| Title | 棋經 |
| Alternate Title | Qi Jing |
| Credits | Produced by Ni-Yen Wu |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 15.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | Chinese |
| LoC Class | AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Go (Game) -- China |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7407 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07407-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 700 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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