Cosmic Style
This is a name for the style or styles pioneered by Takemiya Masaki. He prefers apparently 'natural style'.
The most obvious feature of Takemiya's go is the consistent use of large-scale frameworks (omoyo). This cuts across the development of a territorial style which is more reliable in terms of results, in top players from Rin Kaiho and Ishida Yoshio to Kobayashi Koichi and Cho Chikun, and these days outstandingly in Yi Ch'ang-ho. Takemiya's way is more artistic, in the sense that would be understood in Japanese tradition, more personal, and also is much admired by amateur players for its apparent freedom.
These considerations resemble those under discussion at the time of the shinfuseki revolution. It would be superficial to equate the 'cosmic style' with a recycled shinfuseki, though. While there are some common features, such as the use of sanrensei, the details are different and give the impression of fresh research - Yamashita Keigo's style is rather closer to shinfuseki in some ways, but is surely not yet completely developed.
After one period near the top, Takemiya found he had to modify the cosmic style somewhat. With success, it has to be said, in that he still can produce outstanding games.
The other thing that ought to be pointed out is that he is a naturally strong player (except perhaps in the endgame) who has in his own way gone back to a style based on honte, a deep matter for a pro. The spectacular strategies are just the icing on the cake.
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