A Guide to Counting Move Values in Go💡
Mastering Go’s endgame means knowing each move’s value. This video covers common positions, helping you judge move worth, distinguish sente from gote, and make strategic decisions to maximize your score. 
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The Power of the Empty Triangle
The empty triangle is usually bad shape, but in some cases, it’s the best move! This video explores pro games, historical matches, and tesuji where empty triangles lead to winning play. Learn when bad shape can be strong!
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From Opening to Middle Game: A Slim Line to Cross
Is it time to continue the opening or launch an attack? That’s one of the most important questions in Go, and in this video, we analyze a classic game from Kato Masao to see how one of the greatest attacking players identified the perfect timing to shift into the middle game.
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The Evolution of AI: From Science Fiction to AlphaGo and Beyond
AI has evolved from science fiction to a powerful force shaping our world. This video explores its journey—from early computing to milestones like Deep Blue vs. Kasparov and AlphaGo’s mastery of Go.
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Go Game Reviews: 13x13 Board Opening
The 13x13 board is a unique challenge—too small for deep territory, too big for constant fighting. This lesson analyzes real games from beginners to dan-level players, exploring corner enclosures, expansion, and early tactics. Learn to avoid common pitfalls and set up for success from move one!
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Direction of Play: The Secret to Controlling the Go Board
One of the biggest challenges in Go is deciding where to play next. In this video, professional Go player Eunkyo Do 1p shares essential principles of Direction of Play to help you make smarter strategic decisions.
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Hello,
I noticed that I can now link my OGS account at https://gomagic.org to my Go Magic account:
How secure would this be? I have a bad feeling feeding one Web site’s password to another Web site …
Maybe @anoek could also say something about this?
Thanks in advance!
A Modern Way to Handle Attachments to the Large Knight’s Enclosure
Lee Chanhyuk 6d shows how to effectively respond to the attachment against the large knight’s move, revealing when to block, when to cut, and how to judge key factors like sente, thickness, and corner safety.
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Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo 
In 2016, DeepMind’s artificial intelligence made history by defeating legendary player Lee Sedol in a match that redefined the boundaries of human vs. machine intelligence. Witness the story behind AlphaGo’s shocking victory, including the infamous Move 37 that changed everything, and discover how this milestone still shapes AI today. Was this the moment machines truly surpassed us?
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How to Attack in Go: The Proper Sequence
Struggling with when and how to attack effectively? You’re not alone! What does it really mean to “attack” in Go? 
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In this lesson, we break down the three main forms of attacking in Go, giving you a dan-level perspective on how to make smarter, more aggressive decisions. Whether you’re:
Removing the opponent’s base
Cutting down escape routes in the center
Restricting your opponent’s eye space
…you’ll learn how to maximize the value of every move and make your stones work harder.
Mateusz Surma 3p on Go, Travel, and the European Go Congress 
In this interview, European pro Mateusz Surma 3p talks about his Go journey—from learning in Poland to training in Korea and traveling across Asia. He reflects on teaching, competing, raising his daughter in the Go world, and shares thoughts on the European Go Congress, its challenges, and how it compares to Go culture in Asia. 
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Ever struggled to explain what the game of Go is to someone?
Now you don’t have to! 
We’ve released a new video that introduces Go in a simple and engaging way — perfect for sharing with friends who are curious but don’t know why to start.
Just send them the link — we’ve got it covered!
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Attack and Defense in the Middle Game – Now Fully Released!
Both parts of our new course, are now available.
In the opening, speed and development lead the way — but in the middle game, the real battle begins. Groups clash, strategies shift, and survival and supremacy are on the line. You’ll learn to fend off relentless attacks and launch devastating counter-initiatives of your own! 
Let’s conquer:
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Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo: What Really Happened in the Match
Everyone remembers the 4–1 score—but what did the AI really do? This is the definitive story of AlphaGo told through the lens of a Go player. Dive into AlphaGo’s key moves, surprising mistakes, and the legendary “Move 78”. A deep analysis of the AI that changed Go forever—and what it taught us about human creativity. 
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Vladislav Vinokurov: A Promising 12-Year-Old Go Player’s Story
Vladislav has achieved more in Go by 12 than many adults will in a lifetime. Watch this compelling interview about his journey, practice philosophy, favorite platforms, and his hopes of training in Asia. You’ll walk away inspired—and maybe ready to solve some tsumego.
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