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Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:33 am
by proskurius
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:20 am
by proskurius
3-4 Joseki: Safety Route Navigator
New Go Magic video!

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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https://youtu.be/xoTZtVy9wrM
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:15 am
by proskurius
Everything About 5-3 and 5-4 Joseki
New Go Magic video!

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?

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/wAtV4sbhsl4
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:52 am
by proskurius
Michael Redmond VS Kajiwara Takeo: A Young Titan VS The Giant
New Go Magic video!

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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/U8iQKUXY9Hw
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:31 am
by proskurius
What Are False Eyes?
New Go Magic video!

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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/oH3IcaZQPK0
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:24 am
by proskurius

Unveil the Secrets of Ko with Stanisław Frejlak 1p!
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.

Start your journey to ko mastery now:
https://gomagic.org/courses/ko-fight/
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:42 am
by proskurius
Unexpected Moves: How to Respond
New Go Magic video!

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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/RibjeyfmAFo
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:39 am
by proskurius
Star Point Invasions
New Go Magic video!

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?

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/FKDOZd13DjU
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:37 am
by proskurius
Why Do They Play Go in Blue Eye Samurai?
New Go Magic video!

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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/wBYQAlab_OY
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:46 am
by proskurius

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!

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.

Take your endgame skills to the next level:
https://gomagic.org/courses/endgame-for-nerds/
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/mEsdFs3fuJk
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 2:40 am
by proskurius

Interview with Stanisław Frejlak

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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/vmm8pHw1u8U
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 8:27 am
by proskurius
First Class Moves for the Second Line
New Go Magic video!

Learn why sometimes the best move isn't always the 3rd or the 4th line and how context transforms principles into powerful exceptions.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/MVVJnXguL64
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 9:50 am
by proskurius
Sometimes Tenuki is Not an Option
New Go Magic video!

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!

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/Jrbk2jeb7Oo
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 7:45 am
by proskurius

Introducing Our New Course About Shapes by Vadim Efimenko 4d
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.
This course is just the beginning of our Shape series!
Start shaping your path to mastery with Go Magic!
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.

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/BUhEmheWHz4
Re: Go Magic: A Modern Way to Study Go
Posted: Fri May 31, 2024 8:37 am
by proskurius

Go with the Flow But Stay in Control
New Go Magic video!

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."

Watch now:
https://youtu.be/szPSX8j3sUg