Life In 19x19

Reviewing Beginner's Game on the 9x9 Board

Vadim reviews a beginner's game, pointing out common mistakes and offering tips to improve your play. You'll learn how to handle tricky situations like weak stones, defend your territories effectively, and keep your strategies simple but effective.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/JJIKYcSe6Xw

Living Go: Kajiwara’s Philosophy on Direction of Play, part 2

This is the second part of exploring the essential "Direction of Play" in Go, based on Kajiwara's Living Go philosophy. Understand stone orientations, corner enclosures, and key moves to navigate the board with style.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/Fc-iDmQbIyw

Huang Longshi's Go Masterpiece: Yi Kuo

Discover the brilliance of Huang Longshi, a Qing Dynasty Go master, and his timeless masterpiece, Yi Kuo, renowned for its challenging and insightful Go problems.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/IgVe0BnNexw

Yosu-Miru: Probing Moves in Action

Dive into the art of Yosu-Miru—probing moves that reveal your opponent’s weaknesses. Study examples from legends like Lee Changho, Cho Chikun, and advanced AI to elevate your Go strategy.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/1JjoINUPQGA

The Evolution of Go Openings: From Tradition to Innovation

Go’s opening strategies have evolved through history, and in this lesson, Vadim Efimenko 4d explores their impact. From Shusaku’s classic approach to Shin Fuseki and Takemiya’s cosmic style, learn how these openings shaped the game and how to apply them for a strong foundation.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/VYWCwsfFJ2c

Game Reviews for Beginners – Now Fully Released!

We’re excited to announce the full release of our new course, "Game Reviews for Beginners"!
This course takes you through game reviews on 9×9 and 13×13 boards, answering some of the most commonly asked questions about Go fundamentals. Perfect for beginners looking to solidify their understanding and improve their gameplay!

All lessons are now available! Start learning here:
https://gomagic.org/courses/game-reviews/

Let’s level up your Go skills!

A Guide to Counting Move Values in Go

Mastering Go’s endgame means knowing each move’s value. This video covers common positions, helping you judge move worth, distinguish sente from gote, and make strategic decisions to maximize your score.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/fyAfxHG2kxg

The Power of the Empty Triangle

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!

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/R6VcfXSp45o

From Opening to Middle Game: A Slim Line to Cross

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 timing to shift into the middle game.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/FMfHog11F8c

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

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.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/0o1eYQl3gXk

Go Game Reviews: 13x13 Board Opening

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 pitfalls and set up for success from move one!

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/0_qP1oMqIzw

Direction of Play: The Secret to Controlling the Go Board

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.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/LGgPs0RiOQI

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

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.

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/lT_ELs6yeP4

Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo

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 changed everything, and discover how this milestone still shapes AI today. Was this the moment machines truly surpassed us?

New Go Magic video! https://youtu.be/NxaYBKqrsew

How to Attack in Go: The Proper Sequence

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

New Go Magic video!
https://youtu.be/inI8IHHZwz0

In this lesson, we break down the three main forms of attacking in Go, giving you a dan-level perspective on how to make smarter, more aggressive decisions. Whether you're:

Removing the opponent's base

Cutting down escape routes in the center

Restricting your opponent’s eye space

…you’ll learn how to maximize the value of every move and make your stones work harder.