An ancient strategy game for 2 players who try to outwit each other by placing stones on the board to simulate the capturing of territory.
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Where can I find a good Joseki database?
I've been wondering about certain positions that arise often. To help me understand them, I would like to study the joseki moves. Since printed joseki dictionaries are out-dated very fast, I'd prefer ...
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What is the difference between thickness and heavy or over-concentrated stones? [duplicate]
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What is the difference between thickness and heavy stones?
Many beginners and even advanced players have difficulties telling apart thick from heavy or over-concentrated ...
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Is there a site to solve tsumego online?
I'd like to solve tsumego online, not having to install a program or app locally. Are there any sites that allow this? How about for smartphones?
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How can I create that sharp, intense sound when placing a stone?
No matter the material (board, stones) being used, pros are able to create a very sharp, loud, intense and beautiful sound when placing a stone (which immediately sits perfectly placed on its ...
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Where to play Go online? [closed]
I used to play regularly on KGS but have been inactive for several years. I am frustrated by the Catch-22 of the KGS system: in order to play rated games, you must have a solid rating. Solid ratings ...
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Is playing on a 9x9 board a solved problem?
I would think that on a 9x9 board, the number of possible moves is small enough that computers could exhaustively search all possible permutations and compute a line of play that always wins by moving ...
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Why are stones placed with index and middle finger?
I have read that stones should be picked out of the bowl and placed on the board by pinching them between the tips of the index and middle finger. This seems to be a long-standing tradition.
Is this ...
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What is a good way to get used to counting points?
Being able to count is important - in the end, it's about the points. Does anyone have any tips to get used to counting during a game, little things that can speed it up or make it a little less ...
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Why is the 19x19 board so much more common than other sizes?
While there are probably some cultural reasons, are there any general reasons a 19x19 board may be preferred? Also, if, say, 21x21 was suddenly found to be in some way superior and a large number of ...
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Do we have Go endgame tablebases, just like Chess?
I am a relative newcomer to Go and more interested in the programming aspects of designing a Go Engine.
Do Go engines use a systematic list of Endgame positions with known wins, the way chess ...
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Go, MahJong, and Chess. Together?
Do you think these games have enough in common to start a serious, competitive club focusing around them? There's definitely enough between Go and Chess, but what about MahJong? I know there is plenty ...
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What is this game that's similar to Go?
I always thought that Go was played by trying to place 5 of your pieces in a row while blocking your opponent from doing so, but I just recently looked up the rules, and it's completely different.
Is ...
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What is a good opening for Go on a 13x13 board?
I have been playing a lot of Go recently at lunch but we are playing on a 13x13 board instead of a 19x19. I can't seem to ever win! I am beginning to think that my opening is leaving me in a bad ...
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What is the difference between thickness and heavy stones?
Thickness in Go describes a strong formation of stones. A heavy group is one that's over-concentrated. How do I know when my stones are thick, without going too far and becoming heavy? It seems ...
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What are the difference between Chinese and Japanese rules in Go?
What are the differences? And do these differences influence strategy?
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Where can I watch recorded Go games from Masters?
I think I can learn more if I see what people some kyu above me do.
I'm aware of a related question, but I think, this one is more specific and might diverge.
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What do you recommend to learn Go?
I am a beginner at this great game, and I would like to improve my skills at the game of Go. What resources would you recommend?
