Takemiya Masaki believes strongly in the Chinese rules. According to Chinese rules the main purpose is not to win, thanks to the territory, but thanks to the proper placement of as many living stones on goban. This difference in perception has a great effect on the "feel" that you have for the game. It means thinking "How can I place on possible living stones goban?" Instead of "How can I get more of my opponent's territory?" which leads to emphasize the corners and edges in the manner of Japanese game. Takemiya is not planning to do so when he plays the territory but rather to develop or expand its position. The result is often a moyo.
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