Life In 19x19

The Open Skirt Dilemma: When to Block, When to Reduce p.2 :study:

The Open Skirt ("Susoaki" in Japanese) is one of Go’s most misunderstood shapes. Block too early, and you risk overcommitting. Reduce too passively, and your opponent claims the board. So how do pros navigate this delicate balance ...

The Open Skirt Dilemma: When to Block, When to Reduce p.1 :study:

The Open Skirt ("Susoaki" in Japanese) is one of Go’s most misunderstood shapes. Block too early, and you risk overcommitting. Reduce too passively, and your opponent claims the board. So how do pros navigate this delicate balance ...

Vladislav Vinokurov: A Promising 12-Year-Old Go Player’s Story :black: :white:

Vladislav has achieved more in Go by 12 than many adults will in a lifetime. Watch this compelling interview about his journey, practice philosophy, favorite platforms, and his hopes of training in Asia. You’ll walk ...

Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo: What Really Happened in the Match :study:

Everyone remembers the 4–1 score—but what did the AI really do? This is the definitive story of AlphaGo told through the lens of a Go player. Dive into AlphaGo’s key moves, surprising mistakes, and the legendary “Move 78”. A deep ...

:tmbup: Attack and Defense in the Middle Game – Now Fully Released! :clap:

Both parts of our new course, are now available.

In the opening, speed and development lead the way — but in the middle game, the real battle begins. Groups clash, strategies shift, and survival and supremacy are on the ...

Ever struggled to explain what the game of Go is to someone?
Now you don’t have to! :tmbup:

We’ve released a new video that introduces Go in a simple and engaging way — perfect for sharing with friends who are curious but don’t know why to start.

:batman: Just send them the link — we’ve got it ...

Mateusz Surma 3p on Go, Travel, and the European Go Congress :study:

In this interview, European pro Mateusz Surma 3p talks about his Go journey—from learning in Poland to training in Korea and traveling across Asia. He reflects on teaching, competing, raising his daughter in the Go world, and ...

:salute: How to Attack in Go: The Proper Sequence :rambo:

Struggling with when and how to attack effectively? You're not alone! What does it really mean to "attack" in Go? :study:

New Go Magic video! :tmbup:
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In this lesson, we break down the three main forms of ...

Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo :tmbup:

In 2016, DeepMind's artificial intelligence made history by defeating legendary player Lee Sedol in a match that redefined the boundaries of human vs. machine intelligence. Witness the story behind AlphaGo's shocking victory, including the infamous Move 37 that ...

A Modern Way to Handle Attachments to the Large Knight’s Enclosure :study:

Lee Chanhyuk 6d shows how to effectively respond to the attachment against the large knight’s move, revealing when to block, when to cut, and how to judge key factors like sente, thickness, and corner safety. :D

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Direction of Play: The Secret to Controlling the Go Board :study:

One of the biggest challenges in Go is deciding where to play next. In this video, professional Go player Eunkyo Do 1p shares essential principles of Direction of Play to help you make smarter strategic decisions.

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Go Game Reviews: 13x13 Board Opening :study:

The 13x13 board is a unique challenge—too small for deep territory, too big for constant fighting. This lesson analyzes real games from beginners to dan-level players, exploring corner enclosures, expansion, and early tactics. Learn to avoid common ...

The Evolution of AI: From Science Fiction to AlphaGo and Beyond :scratch:

AI has evolved from science fiction to a powerful force shaping our world. This video explores its journey—from early computing to milestones like Deep Blue vs. Kasparov and AlphaGo’s mastery of Go. :geek:

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From Opening to Middle Game: A Slim Line to Cross :batman:

Is it time to continue the opening or launch an attack? That’s one of the most important questions in Go, and in this video, we analyze a classic game from Kato Masao to see how one of the greatest attacking players identified the perfect ...

The Power of the Empty Triangle :rambo:

The empty triangle is usually bad shape, but in some cases, it's the best move! This video explores pro games, historical matches, and tesuji where empty triangles lead to winning play. Learn when bad shape can be strong!

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