Now I'm starting to understand the flow of Go. Just about every board game I've played starts players off in some kind of origin point, and each player would move outwards from there. Simplifying things even further, each piece has limits on its ability to move. This makes chess, checkers, and many modern board games very intuitive to get started. Go is totally different from those. As a noob, I'm often overwhelmed by the amount of freedom Go provides both players: anywhere from 81 to over 300 possible places for BOTH players to play their pieces. So I knew that I needed to learn what works and what doesn't. This video has certainly helped a ton.
That's exactly what we are trying to do here, Limit the amount of unpredictable chaos Go has to offer and give it to people one silver tablespoonful at a time =)
- Familiarize with the rules of Go on a 9x9 board before advancing to larger boards. (0:01) - Understand the strategic dimension added by moving from a 9x9 to a 13x13 board. (0:25) - Recognize that corners are easier to secure than sides or the center due to the board's geometry. (0:47) - Start your game by claiming corners because they require fewer stones to secure. (1:54) - Avoid playing on the 1st and 2nd lines at the beginning of the game to maximize territory. (3:07) - Learn the 3-3 (san-san) move for a safe and secure corner hold. (3:25) - Explore the 4-4 (hoshi) move for an ambitious, center-directed play. (3:59) - Consider the 3-4 point for a flexible and classic territorial approach. (5:15) - Follow the corner-side-center principle to set a strong foundation in your Go games. (8:07)
Before I start playing Go ,I had similar game in my country ,but play a bit differently. Starting in the most center point is very beneficial because it's where you can rake in points. Meanwhile ,starting in side and corner are safer choice since you can't kill them. Immortal ,basically. This had become solid habit of mine. The first game of Go in my life ,I play against my older brother. He won few prizes already ,and I didn't know how different rule can change play style that much. Yes ,the first ever move in Go I made ,CENTER STAR. My brother was like Uuuu FEISTY.
That was so helpful. I thought to give 13x13 a try after playing quiet good number of 9x9 (according to me) and get a good idea about the perspectives and strategies, offence/defense etc. But I was so confused to where to start in this 13x13 board. This made it very clear. Thank you Sensei :D
I played a kid who thought it went Center - Sides - Corner and managed to win more than half of his games because while everyone else thought they were winning by taking all the corners and the sides; the kid managed to take the entire center.
I’m glad you have discussed the rules and strategies. Became interested after watching the new Netflix show Captivating the King. Lots of politics and links to the game
Just starting out. Suggestions on the best place to purchase a game board and best brand. There are so many out there. Thank you for all the great videos!
Buying a Go set can be a complicated endeavor. When shopping on marketplaces, pay close attention to reviews from other buyers. However, if you have the chance to visit a Go store in person, choose the set that feels most comfortable and attractive to you. It's not about material, it's all about comfort. But that's one opinion.
We’d love to see Go grow in Brazil! 😊 It would be amazing to see more Brazilian players getting into the game. Maybe you can help kickstart the Go community there! Are there already any local clubs near you?
Go used to be quite significant in Brazil, at least in Sao Paulo where the largest Japanese community outside of Japan can be found. There's a Nihon Kiin branch in Sao Paulo where one can learn and play Go.
Use a real Go board and stones rather than digital versions. The physical act of placing stones can help solidify strategies and patterns. That is, you can take a regular Go problems book or kifu and work with it using physical stones and a board. And of course play a lot of live games with a variety of opponents. You can also try explaining Go rules and strategies to others in person.
@@GoMagic thank you, I just got one and started to go through the UA-cam lessons on this channel and other channels doing just that! I can’t play ppl in person unfortunately cause there is no active places I can go. (Punny) but I can at least learn this play. Also what are kifu?
yeah ithink its like some thing like when you have to figh like undrestanding . you dont have to study all joseki books so like you are a professionalplayer and some one play you a joseki that you dont know where its come from so you have to answer very carefully and chose the best move . so its how to know best move? where to move@@GoMagic
Sorry guys, we have to re-upload the video because of bugs. 😬
No problem
Now I'm starting to understand the flow of Go. Just about every board game I've played starts players off in some kind of origin point, and each player would move outwards from there. Simplifying things even further, each piece has limits on its ability to move. This makes chess, checkers, and many modern board games very intuitive to get started. Go is totally different from those. As a noob, I'm often overwhelmed by the amount of freedom Go provides both players: anywhere from 81 to over 300 possible places for BOTH players to play their pieces. So I knew that I needed to learn what works and what doesn't. This video has certainly helped a ton.
That's exactly what we are trying to do here, Limit the amount of unpredictable chaos Go has to offer and give it to people one silver tablespoonful at a time =)
Finally I learned something about openings. In Chess it’s important to take control of the center, in Go it’s quite the opposite.
Haha, great point!
Actually it's quite the same. By controlling the corners, you control the center. Different means, same end.
I think Go is nonlinear where Chess is linear too, like a left brain right brain thing
😂 the opposite? Nice try
@@Koryogdenwdym?
- Familiarize with the rules of Go on a 9x9 board before advancing to larger boards. (0:01)
- Understand the strategic dimension added by moving from a 9x9 to a 13x13 board. (0:25)
- Recognize that corners are easier to secure than sides or the center due to the board's geometry. (0:47)
- Start your game by claiming corners because they require fewer stones to secure. (1:54)
- Avoid playing on the 1st and 2nd lines at the beginning of the game to maximize territory. (3:07)
- Learn the 3-3 (san-san) move for a safe and secure corner hold. (3:25)
- Explore the 4-4 (hoshi) move for an ambitious, center-directed play. (3:59)
- Consider the 3-4 point for a flexible and classic territorial approach. (5:15)
- Follow the corner-side-center principle to set a strong foundation in your Go games. (8:07)
Errrrr....yes?
I was glad to see you reupload with the fixed aspect ratios on the go board images. Appreciate the effort, and very nice work editing as usual! :)
Yeah, thank you for your patience 🙏
Before I start playing Go ,I had similar game in my country ,but play a bit differently.
Starting in the most center point is very beneficial because it's where you can rake in points.
Meanwhile ,starting in side and corner are safer choice since you can't kill them. Immortal ,basically.
This had become solid habit of mine. The first game of Go in my life ,I play against my older brother.
He won few prizes already ,and I didn't know how different rule can change play style that much.
Yes ,the first ever move in Go I made ,CENTER STAR.
My brother was like Uuuu FEISTY.
Nice :D
I've just started to play and the way you talk about the basic principles is really helpful, cheers
i just recently picked up a go board. always wanted to give it a shot.
Good luck!
That was so helpful. I thought to give 13x13 a try after playing quiet good number of 9x9 (according to me) and get a good idea about the perspectives and strategies, offence/defense etc. But I was so confused to where to start in this 13x13 board. This made it very clear. Thank you Sensei :D
Glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback! There will be new lessons from this series soon.
I just started playing 13x and I REALLY needed this video
Yeah! This is exactly why we made it!
I played a kid who thought it went Center - Sides - Corner and managed to win more than half of his games because while everyone else thought they were winning by taking all the corners and the sides; the kid managed to take the entire center.
I think his opponents weren't the most experienced players.
I’m glad you have discussed the rules and strategies. Became interested after watching the new Netflix show Captivating the King. Lots of politics and links to the game
Ohh the new Netflix show! Haven't seen it yet, but heard of it.
Just starting out. Suggestions on the best place to purchase a game board and best brand. There are so many out there. Thank you for all the great videos!
Buying a Go set can be a complicated endeavor. When shopping on marketplaces, pay close attention to reviews from other buyers. However, if you have the chance to visit a Go store in person, choose the set that feels most comfortable and attractive to you. It's not about material, it's all about comfort. But that's one opinion.
Your videos are great. I've been recommending them in the OGS chats to my fellow beginners haha 😅
Thank you from Brazil.
Amazing! Thank you!😄
@@GoMagic❤😅
muchas gracias por tus videos. explicas con mucha claridad este complicado juego.
These videos are awesome, thanks
Thanks for watching! ❤️
They really are.
Is there somewhere to watch old go tournaments like the one you used a clip of?
I'm not certain which specific UA-cam channel to recommend, but I suggest exploring the resources of Asian Go federations.
Please bring go to Brazil!! 😊
We’d love to see Go grow in Brazil! 😊 It would be amazing to see more Brazilian players getting into the game. Maybe you can help kickstart the Go community there! Are there already any local clubs near you?
Go used to be quite significant in Brazil, at least in Sao Paulo where the largest Japanese community outside of Japan can be found. There's a Nihon Kiin branch in Sao Paulo where one can learn and play Go.
The 25k bot on OGS won‘t even notice what happened after this video
>:)
Does anyone know how to improve with self study and how to approach it? For a kinaesthetic learner!?!?
Use a real Go board and stones rather than digital versions. The physical act of placing stones can help solidify strategies and patterns. That is, you can take a regular Go problems book or kifu and work with it using physical stones and a board.
And of course play a lot of live games with a variety of opponents.
You can also try explaining Go rules and strategies to others in person.
@@GoMagic thank you, I just got one and started to go through the UA-cam lessons on this channel and other channels doing just that! I can’t play ppl in person unfortunately cause there is no active places I can go. (Punny) but I can at least learn this play. Also what are kifu?
Kifu is a complete record of a game (move numbers at locations on pre-printed grids).
can you talk about go concepts
Which exactly concepts are you referring to?
like if you wanna study joseki if you know concepts moves will come to you naturally@@GoMagic
That sounds like a deeply philosophical topic =)
yeah ithink its like some thing like when you have to figh like undrestanding . you dont have to study all joseki books so like you are a professionalplayer and some one play you a joseki that you dont know where its come from so you have to answer very carefully and chose the best move . so its how to know best move? where to move@@GoMagic
What is this guys rating?
4 dan
Are you secure alright, maybe, but are you 3x3 secure, huh????
Those corner invasions keep us on our toes! 😃
san-san is a Chinese term, not a Japanese one😅
It's both! In Chinese and in Japanese it's the same character that's pronounced the same way.
As a chinese i can confirm this