Go-Unrelated Games on a Go Board: Pente, Gomoku, Renju, Chapayev

New Go Magic video: different games you can play with a Go set. The more you play Go, the more your mind get fixated on the same shapes and patterns. These games, though, provide you an entirely different perspective!

Dive into the games now: https://youtu.be/8E7ND-NNIfM

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Modern AI vs Kajiwara

New Go Magic video! Kajiwara Takeo was known for his experimental playing style. How could any of that be in accordance with the modern joseki and AI ideas? Let's explore this.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/W7LmU_UzX64?si=9MZQKUGoV6XT1okT

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Probing Moves for Kyu Players

New Go Magic video! How to use probing moves to ask your opponent difficult questions and how to build a strategy around their answers? Let's find out in the video!

Watch now: https://youtu.be/Nnyz_YCI75c

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Let’s add some Go Magic holiday cheer! Decorate your Christmas tree, grab a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows, and use the code — MAGIC2024 — to get a 24% discount on anything you see on our platform, including the new gift certificates!

Happy holidays!
https://gomagic.org/premium/
P.S. The code is valid till January 7, 2024.

P.P.S. Remember that you can extend your premium membership in advance while the code is valid.

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

An American Go Player in Japan

New Go Magic video! An interview with Go Magic's one and only Matthew McKee. What it means to live in Japan as an American and be a Go player at that.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/WCsSfRQduHE

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

All About Monkey Jump

New Go Magic video! Let's learn the intricacies of the 'monkey jump' endgame technique in Go. Discover examples of common mistakes and optimal defensive plays.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/R0Q0qNQgQF4

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Three-point Jump. Is It Safe to Play?
New Go Magic video! Explore the complexities of the three-space jump. The video examines its safety and effectiveness, particularly in dealing with invasions. Discover examples of common mistakes and optimal defensive plays, how to be sneaky, and resourceful in their game.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/71cIjRxaNbU?si=yDrW8Pk1xn7TT9xd

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Ko — Take Control Over the Chaos

In this new Go Magic course Stanislaw Frejlak 1p will explain how to be brave and play any ko correctly and gracefully.

The first section of the course is already available on the platform:
https://gomagic.org/courses/ko-fight/

The rest of the course is coming very soon in February.

Watch now the first lesson for free:
https://youtu.be/ZdDaT2JDN-0

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

How Huang Longshi Is Playing for Influence

Who said that Huang Longshi never had any worthy opponents? Here is one he played a series of 30 games in Paradise Garden against.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/GrQcZthQJvA

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Sawing a One-Space Jump in Half — Should You Do It?

New Go Magic video! Early on you learn that a one-space jump can never be a bad move and it's one of the most solid shapes you can play in Go. Have you ever been curious about wedging and trying to cut it anyway?

Watch now: https://youtu.be/Nd2ntwKVgLM?si=oL0t8rNrIdm4ievh

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Unveil the Secrets of Ko with Stanisław Frejlak 1p!
Transform ko from a gamble into a winning strategy with our new course, Ko — Take Control Over the Chaos. Master the art of preparing, playing, and manipulating ko threats to your advantage.
Start your journey to ko mastery now:
https://gomagic.org/courses/ko-fight/

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

3-4 Joseki: Safety Route Navigator

New Go Magic video! Komoku or 3-4 has been around for many centuries and that means that there are thousands of complicated joseki that can be played there. Does that make you nervous? Let's keep calm and examine some of the most simple joseki sequences in this video!

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/xoTZtVy9wrM

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Everything About 5-3 and 5-4 Joseki

New Go Magic video! You're so used to your star point and komoku, but every once in a while you might encounter someone who likes to play unorthodox joseki. A move like 5-3 or 5-4. What is that? How to deal with them?

Watch now: https://youtu.be/wAtV4sbhsl4

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Michael Redmond VS Kajiwara Takeo: A Young Titan VS The Giant

New Go Magic video! This game will serve as a bridge between the old times and the modern era. Michael Redmond as a young pro is facing 60-year-old Kajiwara in this epic game.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/U8iQKUXY9Hw

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

What Are False Eyes?

New Go Magic video! Why false eyes are important to recognize? Why can they change the outcome of the game dramatically? We think it's okay to learn the basics of false eyes when you've already graduated to 13x13 or even 19x19.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/oH3IcaZQPK0

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Unveil the Secrets of Ko with Stanisław Frejlak 1p!
Transform ko from a gamble into a winning strategy with our new course, Ko — Take Control Over the Chaos. Master the art of preparing, playing, and manipulating ko threats to your advantage.
Start your journey to ko mastery now:
https://gomagic.org/courses/ko-fight/

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Unexpected Moves: How to Respond

New Go Magic video! It's so nice when you some techniques or variations and everything goes according to your plan. But you should always expect the unexpected. Your opponent can play a strange opening or a move you've never seen before. Let's see how to approach that when it happens.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/RibjeyfmAFo

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Star Point Invasions

New Go Magic video! A lone star point stone is easy to invade, there are many 3-3 invasion variations but living in the corner wouldn't be that difficult. Here is a new challenge! Your opponent had a chance to reinforce that star point corner. Can you still invade there?

Watch now: https://youtu.be/FKDOZd13DjU

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Why Do They Play Go in Blue Eye Samurai?

New Go Magic video! Blue Eye Samurai is just another cartoon? You'd be surprised to know how many deeper layers are hidden inside this Netflix series and how much you can learn about Edo-period Japan when watching it. There are two characters seen playing the game of Go, was it just a coincidence? Let's explore this together.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/wBYQAlab_OY

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic

Dive into the Nerdy Secrets of Endgame with Our New Course
You've already seen the first 4 lessons, and now you have the entire course at your disposal!

Explore the intricacies of the endgame with Stanislaw Frejlak 1p! Dive into advanced techniques to evaluate moves with precision, achieving accuracy levels as close as half a point. Suitable for those who already know all the basics of endgame.

Take your endgame skills to the next level:
https://gomagic.org/courses/endgame-for-nerds/

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/mEsdFs3fuJk

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Anton Proskurin, co-founder of Go Magic