Hello, I recently started playing and have been predominantly playing 9x9. I recently played a game with somebody a bit above my skill level and got completely demolished. I was wondering if anyone would be able to review some of the tactical or strategic errors I made.
mostly I think you still need some experience seeing ataris and one move beyond atari, and practice life and death a little, but I tried to punch in some basic comments anyway.
Thanks! Your comments are a huge help. Your assessment of my strategy that game of “Mindless blood lust” is unfortunately way too accurate. I initially thought I saw weakness in the white invasion stone, but that lead to a very sloppy attack from me with completely disconnected stones and cutting points everywhere.
First steps in weiqi are more focused on “to see” as on elaborating strategies. Everyone went through this, @AdamR is pretty right on that.
Hope the best in your progress.