Go Magic

🧒 Starting Them Young: The Nihon Ki-in Launches "Igo Friends"! 🎌 The Nihon Ki-in has just announced a fantastic new initiative to bring the game of Go to the next generation! Meet "Igo Friends" — a new preschool promotion project designed to create an environment where young children can naturally discover and fall in love with Go. It brings regular Go classes into kindergartens and certified childcare centers, starting in Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area, with the aim of standardizing the teaching model and eventually expanding nationwide. The project is led by Nihon Kiin executive director Ohashi Takufumi. 💬 We are curious: How is youth Go growing in your country? Do you have programs that introduce Go to kids in schools or kindergartens? Let us know below! 👇 #gogame #weiqi #baduk #Japan #kids #learning

🏆 The Historic 50th National High School Go Championship! This August, the Nihon Ki-in Tokyo Headquarters hosted a monumental event: the 50th anniversary of the National High School Go Championship! The venue was absolutely packed with spectators, and the scale of the competition was incredible. This year, the tournament brought together the brightest young Go minds from across the country, featuring a massive turnout: 56 boys' schools and 52 girls' schools battling in the team events, alongside 98 male and 94 female players fighting for the individual crowns! 🔥 The final matches were so intense that they were broadcast live on the Yugen no Ma server and the Nihon Ki-in YouTube channel. The future of Japanese Go is looking incredibly bright! 🌟 Would you want a tournament like this in your country, or have you ever played in events of this scale? Tell us below! 💬 #gogame #weiqi #baduk

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/sgTA4aY-qVM

Weekly Puzzle! Black to play. Kill the White group! Share your solution in the comments! 👉 More puzzles in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

🔥 A Practical Guide to Improving off the Go Board p.3: Building a Training Routine (and Sticking to it) 🔥 Once you understand the core skills that make up Go strength and have determined your current level, the next step is to synthesize that information into a simple, sustainable study routine. The goal is not to study everything at once, but to study the most important things consistently. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/growing-gains-a-practical-guide-to-improving-off-the-go-board/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport

🎬 Life and Death Vol. 1 (Part 2) is Now FULLY Released! ⛩️ It’s time for the next round of your favorite brain workout! Part 2 builds directly on the foundations we set in Part 1. You will learn even more essential shapes, improve your reading speed, seki and ko. No more frustrating blunders—just confident, live groups! ✅ Perfect for: 20–13 kyu players. 👉 Continue your learning here: https://gomagic.org/courses/tsumego-vol-1/ 🔥 Grab it with a 33% Discount! Final hours! You can get 33% off this course — or any other course or membership — just by telling us what you'd like us to build next! Share your thoughts in a quick survey and get the discount code instantly. It really does take about 2 minutes. ⏳ Valid through August 9 only. 👉 Share your thoughts and get your code: https://go.gomagic.org/IvHf7x 💬 Enter it at checkout 👉 https://gomagic.org/premium/

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the EGC? ✨ Seval, our amazing Community Manager, was there as both a player and a volunteer! Swipe through to hear her honest (and hilarious) takeaways about the games, the people, and the beautiful chaos of the European Go Congress. 🖤🤍 #gogame #weiqi #baduk

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/1eL8QdbeCUA 🎁 Get 33% OFF for your feedback! Take our quick 2-minute survey to help us improve, and grab your discount. Valid through August 9! 👉 Get your code: https://go.gomagic.org/IvHf7x

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Black to play. Find the best endgame sequence. 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! 🫣 Is the endgame not your strong stage? Our course "How NOT to Lose 30 Points in the Endgame" can help! 👉 https://gomagic.org/courses/how-not-to-lose-30-points-in-the-endgame/ 🌳 Our Skill tree with more Go problems for training dozens of skills at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

⏳ Go Shapes: Level 2 - Coming Soon! ⚪⚫️ Did you enjoy mastering the basics in Go Shapes: Level 1? Well, it's time to prepare for battle! We are thrilled to announce that Go Shapes: Level 2 is on the way! This upcoming course takes your shape knowledge to the next level. We’ll be exploring how stones develop, connect, cut, and fight in complex scenarios. You will build a practical vocabulary of fighting shapes, learn to use walls effectively, and study crucial good and bad exchanges. ✅ Perfect for 13k – 4k players 👉 Check out the course page and stay tuned for the release: https://gomagic.org/courses/shapes-level-two/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame

🔥 How to Maximize Your Win Rate at Every Step of the Game: Endgame 🔥 When major conflicts subside and the largest groups have been settled, the focus of play shifts to the yet-unresolved borders of territory, and we enter the third and final stage: the Endgame. Attack and defense remain deeply relevant here, but rather than serving broad strategic goals, their purpose is immediate and concrete: to secure the most points by solidifying your territory and reducing the gains of your opponent. This is where the ability to quickly count how many points a move gains you – and prevents your opponent from gaining – often determines the final outcome. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/go-strategy-and-tactics/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport #opening

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/T4qiXuvuNhs #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame https://youtu.be/YGc8PKMBRGQ

🎬 Go Forth in Style (Part 1) is Out! ✨ Every player has a playing style—whether you notice it or not. It shows in the way you sit at the board, the way you hold your stones, and most of all, where you place them. But what happens when you actually take control of it? Style isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful strategic tool. In this course, you will learn how to identify your own playing style and use it to your advantage, and how to steer the game into positions where you feel most comfortable. Twist the board dynamics, and entirely new ways to win open up. ✅ Suitable for: 12k – 3k players who are ready to dictate the flow of the game and play to their strengths. 👉 Start Part 1: https://gomagic.org/courses/go-style/ ▶️ Watch the First Lesson for Free! Want a sneak peek? You can watch the full first lesson on our YouTube channel right now! 👇 👀 https://youtu.be/T4qiXuvuNhs

Black to play. Find the best move for defense. 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 More in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #goproblems #tsumego #boardgame

Humanity 2–1 KataGo: How Shin Jin-seo Conquered AI in a Historic Official Series 🏆 26-year-old South Korean grandmaster Shin Jin-seo became the first human in history to win an official series against a state-of-the-art Go engine! Facing the formidable KataGo under a two-stone handicap—a margin widely considered the absolute boundary for human competition against modern AI—Shin fought his way to a sensational 2–1 victory. 🤯 For his efforts, Shin earned 250 million won (roughly $180,000) along with a Genesis G90 sedan as a bonus for winning two or more games. This historic victory is an incredible reminder for Go players everywhere: while AI is the ultimate teaching tool, human creativity, adaptability, and fighting spirit are still our greatest weapons on the board. 📺 Want to dive deeper into how he did it? Stay tuned—a full, in-depth review of all 3 games will be dropping on our YouTube channel very soon! 🚀 How do you balance AI study with your own intuition? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📖 The Legend Speaks: Cho Chikun Releases “Living with Go” A true icon of the Go world has shared his story. The living legend Cho Chikun 9-dan has published his first autobiographical essay, Living with Go. From his move to Japan at age six to achieving the legendary "Grand Slam" and his historic face-offs against AI, Cho Chikun’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary. But this book goes beyond the titles. In his own words, Cho Chikun candidly reveals the agonizing loneliness and intense pressure hidden behind his dazzling professional records. Whether you are a seasoned player or a fan of life-changing memoirs, this book offers a rare, intimate look at the heart of a champion. #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/YGc8PKMBRGQ #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #LeeSedol

Black to play. Choose the best move from the given options. 🧠 Share your solution in the comments! 🌳 Skill tree with Go problems to train your Go skills: 👉 https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/Mzl_TcbWQUQ #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame