Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go

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:clap: Unveil the Secrets of Ko with Stanisław Frejlak 1p! :tmbup:
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.
:black: :white: Start your journey to ko mastery now:
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3-4 Joseki: Safety Route Navigator :study:

New Go Magic video! :mrgreen: 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!

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Everything About 5-3 and 5-4 Joseki :study:

New Go Magic video! :tmbup: 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? :scratch:

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

New Go Magic video! :study: 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.

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What Are False Eyes? :scratch:

New Go Magic video! :study: 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.

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:black: Unveil the Secrets of Ko with Stanisław Frejlak 1p! :white:
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.
:study: Start your journey to ko mastery now:
:tmbup: https://gomagic.org/courses/ko-fight/
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Unexpected Moves: How to Respond :tmbup:

New Go Magic video! :D 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.

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Star Point Invasions :black: :white:

New Go Magic video! :tmbup: 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? :mrgreen:

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Why Do They Play Go in Blue Eye Samurai? :scratch:

New Go Magic video! :tmbup: 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.

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:tmbup: 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!

:study: 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.

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

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:black: Interview with Stanisław Frejlak :white:

:study: New video! Follow the journey of Stanisław Frejlak, a professional Go player from Poland, as he recounts his experiences from learning the game in his youth to competing at the highest levels.

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First Class Moves for the Second Line :clap:

New Go Magic video! :tmbup: Learn why sometimes the best move isn't always the 3rd or the 4th line and how context transforms principles into powerful exceptions. :black: :white:

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Sometimes Tenuki is Not an Option :D

New Go Magic video! :bow: Let's figure out when to play tenuki and when to steer clear of it. Find out why jumping on certain moves right away can save you from big setbacks and learn how to mix bold attacks with defensive plays for a winning combo!

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:black: Introducing Our New Course About Shapes by Vadim Efimenko 4d :white:

Shapes in Go — one of the most beautiful concepts in the game. Creating shapes is not just about strategy; it’s a form of art. This course teaches you to balance aesthetic vision with precise execution, transforming your games into striking black-and-white masterpieces. :D
This course is just the beginning of our Shape series!

Start shaping your path to mastery with Go Magic! :clap:
:study: https://gomagic.org/courses/shapes-level-one/

And guess what? To give you a taste of what's in store, we've prepared a video for you.
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:tmbup: Go with the Flow But Stay in Control :rambo:
New Go Magic video! :o Explore the key ideas of flow and direction in the game of Go, inspired by Kajiwara's teachings. Matthew McKee 3d will share insights on controlling the game, using modern opening strategies, understanding the importance of initiative, balancing passive and active play, and knowing when to break the mirror in "Mirror Go." :study:

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