--- product_id: 16076003 title: "Life and Death (Elementary Go Series)" price: "206 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16076003-life-and-death-elementary-go-series store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Life and Death (Elementary Go Series) **Price:** 206 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Life and Death (Elementary Go Series) - **How much does it cost?** 206 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16076003-life-and-death-elementary-go-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Life and Death (Elementary Go Series) [Davies, James] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Life and Death (Elementary Go Series) Review: You have to work to live - This book is perfect for advanced beginners who are ready to continue disciplining their game. The slow building of complexity, the ordering of patterns, and the perfectly framed problems make this book hugely useful. Less experienced players be warned, however; Davies often boldly pronounces many statements that would be self-evident to more advanced players, but which may be more cryptic for starting players. Consider the perfunctory "Since each half of the white group touches both of the internal liberties, White is alive" (page 17). Having studied the problem, laid it out on the board, and worked through variations, I am pleased to say I NOW understand precisely what Davies means (and I'm a far better player for it, given the ubiquity of this arrangement). But without a board and stones nearby and some patience, this statement would have required more textual explanation for someone at my level (maybe 13 kyu?). In other words, prepare to GET TO WORK to improve your game. Review: notes from a beginner - If you are a Go beginner, I recommend studying (as I did) the book of Go problems for 30-25 Kyu before this one. But after that and Richard Bozulich's book, this is certainly the next book to turn to. I'm currently studying this book, "Life and Death," and another book in this series by the same author, "Tesuji." "Life and Death" is a step easier than "Tesuji," although counter-intuitively they are volumes 4 and 3 in the series. Although the techniques used to kill or save groups come from "Tesuji," the positions in "Life and Death" are simpler, more basic and far, far more common. The problems are a bit easier. So I recommend studying this one first. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #947,477 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #743 in Board Games (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (33) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.37 x 7 inches | | Edition | 2nd ed. | | ISBN-10 | 4906574130 | | ISBN-13 | 978-4906574131 | | Item Weight | 5.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 166 pages | | Publication date | October 14, 2017 | | Publisher | Kiseido Publishing Company | ## Images ![Life and Death (Elementary Go Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OlSCE1HlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You have to work to live *by G***R on December 7, 2011* This book is perfect for advanced beginners who are ready to continue disciplining their game. The slow building of complexity, the ordering of patterns, and the perfectly framed problems make this book hugely useful. Less experienced players be warned, however; Davies often boldly pronounces many statements that would be self-evident to more advanced players, but which may be more cryptic for starting players. Consider the perfunctory "Since each half of the white group touches both of the internal liberties, White is alive" (page 17). Having studied the problem, laid it out on the board, and worked through variations, I am pleased to say I NOW understand precisely what Davies means (and I'm a far better player for it, given the ubiquity of this arrangement). But without a board and stones nearby and some patience, this statement would have required more textual explanation for someone at my level (maybe 13 kyu?). In other words, prepare to GET TO WORK to improve your game. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ notes from a beginner *by W***E on January 12, 2005* If you are a Go beginner, I recommend studying (as I did) the book of Go problems for 30-25 Kyu before this one. But after that and Richard Bozulich's book, this is certainly the next book to turn to. I'm currently studying this book, "Life and Death," and another book in this series by the same author, "Tesuji." "Life and Death" is a step easier than "Tesuji," although counter-intuitively they are volumes 4 and 3 in the series. Although the techniques used to kill or save groups come from "Tesuji," the positions in "Life and Death" are simpler, more basic and far, far more common. The problems are a bit easier. So I recommend studying this one first. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Written & Insightful *by N***. on September 8, 2014* Excellent book. Short, to the point, and has already improved my ability to assess the life or death of a board position. I look forward to reading it many times as my skill and understanding progress, along with the other books of this great series. I'm also really happy with the size. It's a great little pocket book. Easy to carry around and contemplate over coffee, etc. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16076003-life-and-death-elementary-go-series](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/16076003-life-and-death-elementary-go-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*