There are two aspects of shape. One is to make good shape for your own stones; the other is to spoil the shape of your opponent's stones. However, good shape is more than a static form; it is dynamic in the way it builds eye shape and stays ahead of the opponent in running battles while building more eye shape. This book provides an extensive theoretical introduction to shape, beginning with efficient placement of stones. It illustrates various techniques for making good shape and gives its readers practical experience by presenting 246 problems so that they can hone their skilll to find the shape move in their games.

205pp