How to improve my game?

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Meion
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How to improve my game?

Post by Meion »

Currently i am a kgs 13k, although i think i am lower since i am losing every single game pretty much. So i was going to ask how can i improve my games?

Note: I used to play often and was at a point where i could beat an 8k but probably a fluke lol. I've been doing life and death puzzles for like a year now but never really played any games with others.
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Re: How to improve my game?

Post by emeraldemon »

This is a guide written by someone who studied in Japan with aspiring pros (insei):

Guide To Become Strong

I think it's the best advice I've seen on how to improve.

edit:
Another good article:

http://gogameguru.com/how-to-get-better-at-go/
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Re: How to improve my game?

Post by RobertJasiek »

Meion wrote:i am losing every single game [...] never really played any games with others.


Are you or are you not playing against others?:) OC, you must play games. Also read relevant beginner books such as First Fundamentals and In the Beginning.
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Re: How to improve my game?

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RobertJasiek wrote:
Meion wrote:i am losing every single game [...] never really played any games with others.


Are you or are you not playing against others?:) OC, you must play games. Also read relevant beginner books such as First Fundamentals and In the Beginning.


I havent played with others for like a year just started now and on major losing streak lol.
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Re: How to improve my game?

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Ok, so continue to play regardless of your losing at the moment. Every losing streak has an end, especially if you acquire knowledge.
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