Life In 19x19

Let It End Well

New Go Magic video! The game is close to an end but you still need to finish it properly. Let’s find a way out of a maze and count the score together.

Watch now:

https://youtu.be/I3goM2GIxAY

We've officially joined LinkedIn to merge the world of Go with business opportunities. Connect with us, and let's grow Go together!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gomagic

League Mentors, Emoji Artists and Other News

Hey there, magicians! We’ve got a lot of news for you this time.

First of all, the 2nd season of Go Magic League is over. We’re now calculating the results and preparing an event in our Discord server. Stay tuned!

1. The third season of Go Magic League starts early November. And for this season we’ve come up with the idea of League Mentors — single-digit kyus who will be assigned to one or two double-digit kyu players. Mentors will review the students’ League games and help them grow. Are you interested? If so, fill out this form https://forms.gle/h3yqvoZCnk8TMQni7

2. Another monthly tournament is coming right up! The Experimental Tournament is starting on November 1st! It will be held on OGS automatically. Time settings: 7 days absolute, 14 days for the whole game. McMahon, 4 rounds. You can arrange with your opponent when to play several moves in a row. Winners will be rewarded with Go Magic courses and memberships. Register at https://online-go.com/tournament/108614 and enjoy your games, magicians!

3. Open call for artists! We're looking for people who wish to draw emojis for the Go Magic Discord server. We have some ideas in mind, but we'll be open to yours! The artist, whose emojis are added to our pack, will be rewarded with a GoMagic subscription and real money. If you’re interested, fill out this form https://forms.gle/fvRmcobmp1uniAuD9

More wonderful news is coming in the future! Meanwhile, join our Discord at https://discord.gg/go-magic-731050648317198366 and enjoy playing Go, magicians!

Let’s Review It All

New Go Magic video! Let’s jump right into the whirlwind of a Go duel between two skilled players from OGS and put all of our knowledge from the previous lessons to the test.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/v2H3A044UgM

Are You Tired of Go?

New Go Magic video! The Go Magic team carefully studied the coolest Go variants, and now proudly presents the result. Try playing these if you want to take a short break from regular Go.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/Bi1Mh9bbzNk

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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