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ENCLOSURE JOSEKIS
ATTACKING AND DEFENDING
THE CORNER
by Masaki Takemiya
Translated by John Power
THE ISHI PRESS, INC.
Tokyo
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
Small Knight Enclosure Invasions.................................................1
CHAPTER TWO
Large Knight Enclosure Invasions...............................................38
CHAPTER THREE
One-Space Enclosure Invasions...................................................78
CHAPTER FOUR
Invasions Under and Near the Star-Point.................................146
CHAPTER FIVE
Other Invasions...........................................................................187
Japanese terms.............................................................................206
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PREFACE
There is infinite variety in middle game fighting, but I think
that the most important theme is the fighting arising from inva-
sions.
The simple term `invasion' covers a wide range of techniques,
and it would be impossible to attempt to cover them all in one
book. This book restricts itself to formations based on corner en-
closures (shimaris), and it covers the basic patterns that arise with
the small knight and large knight enclosures, the one-space enclo-
sure, and the star-point enclosure, with a supplementary chapter
on three other common formations. All of the patterns are ones
that must come up constantly in your own games.
A reader close to shodan in strength should have no trouble
understanding any of the diagrams in this book, but I have tried to
present the material so that it is clear and comprehensible to read-
ers of all ranks. The important thing is to develop your ability to
evaluate and compare the results of the different sequences in the
context of the overall position. This is the first task for a player af-
ter he has mastered the fundamentals.
I have not always been explicit in indicating whether a certain
result is favorable or unfavorable for one side. This is because in
many cases the assessment of the result can change completely ac-
cording to the surrounding position.
December 1980
Masaki Takemiya
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TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE
This book comes from a different Nihon Ki-in series from the
`Basic Joseki Dictionary' series, but we hope that the reader will
find it a useful follow-up to that work. `Enclosure Josekis' is pre-
sented in a dictionary format, but it is intended to be more than
just a reference work. If used as a textbook in the art of invading, it
should help the reader to improve his middle game fighting
strength. More important than memorizing the sequences given
here is to acquire the technique of invading by absorbing the con-
cepts involved. The main theme of this book is the importance of
playing lightly when invading a strong enemy position. The key
concept is that of
sabaki,
that is, of making a light, flexible shape
which makes it difficult for the opponent to launch a severe attack.
`Enclosure Josekis' does not restrict itself to the viewpoint of
the invader, however. An important lesson it teaches to the de-
fender is that he should not overreact by trying to exterminate an
invader. If he plays reasonably, he should get adequate compensa-
tion, either by solidifying his territory or by building up compen-
satory outside influence.
February 1983
John Power
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CHAPTER ONE
Small Knight Enclosure Invasions
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