Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 177 Zhang, Ni 張擬 棋經 Qi Jing Produced by Ni-Yen Wu "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 Throughout the text, he draws on historical references and philosophical teachings, showcasing the depth and complexity of Go beyond mere competition.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.) Reading ease score: 15.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. zh Go (Game) -- China AC PL Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society 36954 2025-06-03T12:22:48.041214 text/html 36775 2025-01-10T23:40:48.265409 text/html 68851 2025-06-03T12:22:52.519188 application/epub+zip 67760 2025-06-03T12:22:50.415184 application/epub+zip 67761 2025-06-03T12:22:48.589221 application/epub+zip 109735 2025-06-03T12:22:54.031198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104806 2025-06-03T12:22:51.911213 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 81567 2022-09-04T05:53:23.078016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 28241 2025-06-03T12:22:47.805283 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28161 2020-12-30T13:40:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 11995 2020-12-30T13:40:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 16562 2025-06-03T12:22:54.163187 application/rdf+xml 7144 2025-06-03T12:22:49.890186 image/jpeg 2208 2025-06-03T12:22:49.587196 image/jpeg 65749 2025-06-03T12:22:48.047205 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog