The Ladder: How to Exploit It Before It Exploits You 
Think you know the ladder? Think again.
In this video, we explore not just how ladders work—but how to feel them on the board. 
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New Course Fully Released!
“Forcing Moves: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Stanisław Frejlak 1p is now available in full!
Playing sente early can be powerful — but not all forcing moves are good moves.
Learn to spot the difference, master the key types, and discover when to hold back for maximum impact.
Level: 12–2 kyu
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Time to sharpen your instincts and level up your Go!
“I became pro in 6 years thanks to…”: Alex Qi 1p 
Meet Alexander Qi: clarinet player, high school student—and 1-dan professional Go player. In this interview, we explore how he trained, his thoughts on AI, the future of American Go, and how young players can follow in his footsteps.
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Curved Go Shapes Explained 
We dive into the three essential curved shapes: the diagonal move (kosumi), the knight’s move (keima), and the large knight’s move (ogeima). We’ll show you exactly when and how to use each shape for defense, offense, and territory building.
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Why AI Still Loves the 5-3 Opening 
The 5-3 point isn’t just for old games—it still works great today if you know how to use it.
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Go Magic is seeking passionate business partners and angel investors to join our mission: building the world’s best platform for Go players. Our public pitch deck details our vision and strategy:
If our mission resonates with you, please share this post with others who might be interested. For a confidential discussion, including financial details, please email us at contact@gomagic.org.
We’re also excited to explore collaborations with other Go platforms and enthusiasts. Let’s build something remarkable together!
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The Secrets of “The Master of Go” by Kawabata Yasunari 
Explore the fascinating world of Kawabata Yasunari’s novel “The Master of Go” and the real historical events it reinterprets. Meet the real Honninbo Shusai and Kitani Minoru, whose characters Kawabata Yasunari immortalized in his novel. 
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New Course Release: Choosing Joseki, Part 1!
Ever feel like you know a lot of joseki, but struggle to decide which one to use in a real game? 
You’re not alone. The art of selecting the right joseki based on the whole board is what separates strong players from the rest.
After completing the course, you’ll handle every opening situation smoothly, confidently picking the joseki that best suits each moment. 
The first part of the course is now available! 
Learn to connect your corner play to your global strategy and gain a deeper understanding of the opening.
New episodes coming soon!
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A Simple Joseki Choice in the Star Point Opening 
In Go, it’s all about balance. A knight’s move is flexible, while a pincer is aggressive. In this video, our new author, Chanhyuk Lee 6d, will show you how to respond to an approach on the star point in different situations. 
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How to Pick the Best Shape to Start a Ko 
The shape you choose at the beginning of a Ko battle can determine your success or failure. In this video, you’ll learn how to effectively identify and select the most advantageous shapes to initiate Ko situations. 
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Guide to Defending in Go: Stop Losing and Take Control
Tired of losing groups in the middle game? Defense is more than survival—it’s a way to win games. Chris Sagner 5d will teach you how to defend correctly.
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Tesuji: The Game-Changing Moves in Go 
Tesuji: the secret weapon of Go players! This video is your guide to understanding these crucial, game-changing moves. 
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Go Magic League Season 9 – Registration is Open!
Whether you want to test your skills, learn from our teachers, or win amazing prizes, this is the place to be. 
What you can expect in Season 9:
Live Lectures: Get access to two exclusive lectures from our pro teachers (plus access to our full lecture archive!).
Game Reviews: Add on a review package to get live, personalized feedback on your games.
Awesome Prizes: Compete for a prize pool of over $3000 in Go Magic certificates for memberships and courses.
League Details:
Format: 5-Round McMahon Tournament (one game per week)
First Round Begins: September 20th
Season Ends: October 25th
Register Now:
For Premium Members: Base registration is FREE! Please remember to complete the sign-up at the link to confirm your spot.
P.S. You can join after the start date, but you may have to skip the first round or two, so sign up now to play the full season!
Inside a Korean Go School: An Exclusive Tour with Chanhyuk Lee 6d 
Ever wondered how kids learn Go in Korea?
Join Chanhyuk Lee 6 dan as he gives us an exclusive, inside look at the ‘Let’s Go School’, an academy for young players in Korea.
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“Finding the Right Joseki at the Right Time” is Now Fully Released!
Ever asked yourself, “Why didn’t that joseki work in my game?”
Our new course by Chanhyuk Lee (6d), which teaches you how to select the perfect joseki for any situation, is now fully available!
This course is your guide to moving beyond memorization and truly understanding corner strategy.
Level: 15–6 kyu
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The Captured Stones Conundrum — The Magic of Go #8
Prepare to have your understanding of Go’s capturing rules turned on its head! We tackle a core principle: sometimes, even capturing a large number of your opponent’s stones won’t save your own.
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Japanese Go Equipment: Boards, Bowls, and Stones | Kuroki Goishiten Tour
Join Matthew on an journey through Japan as he shares his personal collection of Go equipment.
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Urgent Moves Before Big Ones: How to Win the Opening in Go
We show why a seemingly small corner move that gives a base and two eyes is more valuable than a tempting approach, how not defending a weak group lets your opponent kick, cut, and chase you while building thickness.
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Sente vs Gote: The Endgame Skill That Wins Close Games
In the endgame, not all points are created equal. We break down why a move that forces a reply is your most powerful weapon for converting a lead or turning the tables.
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New Course Release: Aji by Alexander Dinerstein — Part 1 Out Now!
We’re thrilled to announce our newest course: Aji — The Phantom Potential.
In this course, Alexander Dinerstein introduces you to the key concepts of “aji” and “aji keshi,” explains their practical use, and shares patterns you can immediately apply in your own games.
This course is available with both an AI-powered English voiceover and the original Russian audio. You can select your preferred audio track in the video player settings.
Level: 9 kyu – 5 dan
The first part is available now—start learning today!
Stay tuned, Part 2 is coming soon!