094 - Hikaru No Go

094 - Hikaru No Go
written by Yumi Hotta
artist is Takeshi Obata (also artist for Death Note)

This manga is originally intended for young teen's or even pre-teens. (Amazon.com says it is for readers ages 9-12). But it is one of the most suspenseful, action-packed stories I have encountered, even without any elements of violence or sex etc. You have to read it to believe it. The suspense really rivals the intensity of an adult story or movie of action/violence! It is a roller coaster ride!
The main theme of the story is a chess-like game played with colored-stones/pieces. The manga series illustrates the challenging path to become a professional Go player.

plot: a boy finds a haunted Go (game)-board and falls in love with the game of Go.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikaru_no_go

according to amazon.com, this is a 23 volume series.
http://www.amazon.com/Hikaru-No-Go-Vol-1/dp/159116222X/

http://store.viz.com/Hikaru-No-Go-Vol.-1/A/159116222X.htm

5 star manga