A Ronin, a Goban, and a Real Game of Go: Why Gobangiri Is a Must-Watch | Movie Review 
How many films are genuinely about Go? In this video, Vadim breaks down Gobangiri, an Edo-period samurai drama where the game isn’t just set dressing — every board position is real and chosen to echo the story.
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How to Attack Weak Groups and Find Better Shapes | Kyu Game Review with Marianna Szychowiak 2d
Marianna breaks down key strategic ideas: how to find solid shapes and when to launch a strong attack.
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How to Solve Go Puzzles and Keep Your Stones Alive: Tsumego Basics
Ever wonder why young kids at Go schools are so incredibly strong and aggressive? It’s not ancient wisdom. It’s thousands of Life and Death puzzles (Tsumego).
In this video we flip how you see Go “problems.” Forget tedious drills: think brain fitness, one rep at a time. We break down the absolute basics of Life and Death so you stop panicking the moment your group gets cut off.
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Aji-Keshi Explained: Why You Keep Ruining Your Invasions
Are you making this common kyu-level mistake? “Aji-keshi” is the Japanese term for playing moves that eliminate your own potential, and it’s a trap even professional players sometimes fall into.
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All the videos show that you have high-quality Go equipment, likely a shin-kaya board. Does the website answer the question, “Where can I buy Go equipment?” and help learners who want to own a Go set before they begin the course?
While it’s true that learners can play on a computer, I don’t think we should simply say, “You don’t need a Go set” while the video always showing shinkaya Go board. We should also acknowledge that playing Go on a real board has its own unique enjoyment and can make the learning experience more engaging.
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You’re absolutely right, playing on a real board is a wonderful experience! We actually have a dedicated guide on how to choose Go boards and stones, which includes links to reliable shops around the world:
13x13 Live Go Game: A Fight, a Blunder & the Lesson Behind It
Playing on a 13x13 board is a completely different beast compared to 9x9 or 19x19. In today’s video, Vadim plays a live 13x13 game with zero komi, tries to force his opponent into a low position, and ends up in a massive fight.
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Unboxing & Playing Lee Sedol’s Board Game: Great Kingdom
Did you know that the legendary Lee Sedol created his own board game? It’s called “Great Kingdom,” and it’s heavily inspired by the strategic depth of Go, but with a unique twist!
Today, Vadim is unboxing this rare game and testing his skills against a 4-time Vietnamese Go Champion, Tue Tran 5d.
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Understanding Go Styles: How Do YOU Play?
When we hear the word “style,” we usually think of fashion or Parisian cafes. But in the game of Go, everyone has a style—and it’s one of the most powerful tools you can master.
In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a playing style. Is it just about picking territory vs. influence? Not quite! Matthew explains why Go style is more like a set of RPG stat sliders, where your unique mix of aggression, territorial focus, and shape-building creates your personal Go identity. We also dive into a fascinating pro game between Fujisawa Rina and Hoshiai Shiho to see how a player’s style can completely override the “obvious” shape moves.
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Shin Jin-seo vs KataGo Game 1 Review: The Historic Match Begins
What happens when the strongest human player faces the strongest AI with a 2-stone handicap? Ten years after Lee Sedol vs AlphaGo, Shin Jinseo sat down against KataGo for a three-game series — and Game 1 showed just how far AI has moved beyond us.
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Shin Jin-seo vs KataGo Game 2 Review
After losing his early advantage in Game 1, could the world’s strongest human player bounce back against the “invincible” AI? In Game 2 of the epic Shin Jin-seo vs KataGo series, Shin shifts his strategy completely.
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Why Beginners Lose on 19x19: A Complete Game Review
You’ve mastered 9x9 and 13x13, but the 19x19 board is a whole different beast. Suddenly, the games are longer, and the opening feels confusing. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!
This video is the complete first lesson of our new Go Magic course, “More Game Reviews — on 19×19”. We review a 10-kyu game and go through the classic beginner mistakes on the big board: why you should avoid premature attachments, and why it’s better to take the “picnic buffet” than to fight over a “stale breadcrumb.”
The Open Skirt: The Most Misunderstood Shape in Go | Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia 1p
Are you struggling with the Open Skirt shape? You’re not alone! It’s one of the most misunderstood concepts in the game of Go. If you block too early, you overcommit. If you reduce too passively, your opponent takes over the board.
Join 2022 European Champion and EGF professional Benjamin Dréan-Guénaïzia 1p in this full, in-depth lesson as he reveals how pros navigate this tricky dilemma. Using positions from real games, Benjamin covers when to block, how to safely reduce, and why pros often ignore the “obvious” moves.
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The AI Go Games Nobody Understands
When DeepMind released the 50 AlphaGo vs AlphaGo games in 2017, the Go world was ecstatic. But that enthusiasm didn’t last long. Soon, professional players realized they were watching an alien species play a game that barely resembled Go anymore.
Fast forward to today, and the biggest AI Go Championships barely get 100 views. Why did we lose interest? In this video, we dive into the bizarre, unpredictable, and mind-bending world of modern AI Go games.
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Stop Making Heavy Shapes in the Opening
Do you ever feel like your stones are stuck in the corner while your opponent dominates the outside? In this video Chris Sagner 5d looks at Sabaki—making light, flexible shapes—in the opening phase of the game.
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Essential Probing Moves for the One-Space Shimari
The one-space jump shimari (enclosure) from the 3-4 point has become incredibly popular in modern Go, heavily favored by AI and professional players alike. But how do you handle it without giving your opponent a free advantage?
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