The Game of Go. Rules and Theory for Beginners

You are holding a book that will help you take your first steps in the most captivating logical game in the world — go, or weiqi.
This is a self-study guide and at the same time a detailed story about the origin of the game, its basic rules and tactical techniques, legendary games.
The practical part is based on professional training materials used by the strongest players in the world.
Completing this course will replace a year of self-training.

The author of the textbook is Vadim Filippov, a master of sports, champion of Russia and two-time champion of Moscow in team go, holder of the 4th dan of the Russian and European Go federations, and a coach with 25 years of experience.

Learn from those who have reached great heights. We wish you a good game!