Go Magic

🔥 A Practical Guide to Improving off the Go Board p.2: Determining Your Level 🔥 There’s no question that Go is a profoundly interconnected game, wherein every move subtly or drastically affects every other. But this interconnection extends beyond the individual moves themselves: The core skills of Go are deeply interdependent, with mastery in one area often requiring a deep understanding and integration of the others. 👉 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

🎉 Go Magic Juny 13x13 Tournament is Here! 🎉 Looking for some fast-paced Go action? ⚡ We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming 13x13 rapid tournament on OGS! Come play, challenge yourself, and win awesome Go Magic Gift Cards. 🗓️ When: Saturday, June, 27th at 7:00 PM UTC ⏱️ Pace: 6 min + 10 sec per move ⌛ Duration: roughly 2 hours 🎁 The Prize Pool: 🥇 $100 | 🥈 $80 | 🥉 $60 🏅 Special Bonus: $50 for 4 wins 👉 Secure your spot here: https://online-go.com/tournament/141477 📅 Save the date: Google: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260627T190000Z%2F20260627T210000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20June%20 Outlook: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/0/action/compose?allday=false&body=&enddt=2026-06-27T23%3A00%3A00&location=&path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&startdt=2026-06-27T21%3A00%3A00&subject=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20June%20

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. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/eUVPGHKPfmo #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Gobangiri #JapanMovie #movie #Cinema #JapanCinema #Review

👀 A quick highlight from Season 11 of the Go Magic League! Here's Matthew McKee 4d doing a deep dive into a recent game. We are already deep into the season, but if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, it’s not too late to step onto the board. Registration is still open! 🔥 By joining now, you get instant access to the recordings of all past lectures and game reviews. Plus, you still have time to play your matches and get your own games reviewed by strong players! 👉 Join the League here: https://leago.gg/event/tpnqete In the League you get: ✅ Games vs players around your level (1 game per week) 🎓 Lectures for all participants 👀 Game reviews in higher tiers (recordings included) 🏆 Prizes + friendly community

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

🔥 15 Essential Proverbs Every Go Player Should Know 🔥 p.2 VThis collection focuses specifically on proverbs that beginners can grasp and implement immediately. Unlike some of the more abstract sayings that require deeper strategic context or refined tactical reading, these fifteen principles offer concrete, practical guidance that you can put to use in your very next game. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/15-essential-proverbs-every-go-player-should-know/#gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame

Top 5 Brilliant Moves in Go — AGA 2024 Winners 🔥 This video counts down the Top 5 winners of the AGA Go Artistry Brilliant Move Contest 2024, covering the fighting, dragon-killing, and endgame categories. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/y_BSpsNXZcw #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

Which endgame move should Black play next? 🧐 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

🔥 15 Essential Proverbs Every Go Player Should Know 🔥 p.2 VThis collection focuses specifically on proverbs that beginners can grasp and implement immediately. Unlike some of the more abstract sayings that require deeper strategic context or refined tactical reading, these fifteen principles offer concrete, practical guidance that you can put to use in your very next game. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/15-essential-proverbs-every-go-player-should-know/#gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame

☀️ Go Magic June 9x9 Tournament! ☀️ Time for a new monthly 9x9 tournament by Go Magic. Fast games, friendly vibes, and Go Magic Gift Cards for prizes. 🗓️ Saturday, June 14, at 19:00 UTC ⏱️ Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move ⌛ Expected total duration: about 1.5h 🎁 All prizes are Go Magic Gift Cards 🏆 Prizes: 🥇 1st place: $100 🥈 2nd place: $80 🥉 3rd place: $60 🏅 Special Prizes (mutually exclusive with winning): 6 wins: $50 5 wins: $30 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/140859 Add to your calendar: Google: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260614T190000Z%2F20260614T210000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%20June%209x9%20 Outlook: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/0/action/compose?allday=false&body=&enddt=2026-06-14T23%3A00%3A00&location=&path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&startdt=2026-06-14T21%3A00%3A00&subject=Go%20Magic%20June%209x9%20

Friendly reminder: 33.3% OFF ends Today ⏰ Just a quick reminder: our 66.6K users celebration sale is still live. Thank you again for being part of the Go Magic community! We’re so happy you’re here. 💛 🎁 33.3% OFF all memberships and courses ✅ Promo code: JUNE33 ⏳ Valid through June 7 👉 Grab it here: https://go.gomagic.org/2j0oYh Thank you for being part of the Go Magic community! ❤️

🎬 Sabaki Course, Part 2 Is Out! 🎬 Good news, Sabaki Part 2 is now available. If Part 1 taught you how to survive, Part 2 helps you recognize the most common sabaki patterns and apply them in real positions. In Part 2, Chris Sagner 5d will tell you about the following: ✅ Sabaki in joseki ✅ Sabaki in fuseki ✅ Terrible anti-sabaki (what not to do) 👉 Start Part 2 here: https://gomagic.org/courses/sabaki/ #GoGame #Baduk #BoardGame

The Mystery of Honinbo Jowa's Strength | Go History 🔥 Where did Honinbo Jowa's strength come from? Jowa himself used to tell a story — part fairytale, part lesson — that points to surprisingly practical advice about how to study Go and how to play it. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/IX1bMhR4AKw #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

We’re Celebrating 66.6K Users: 33.3% OFF! ☀️ We just reached 66.6k users on Go Magic. We love celebrating milestones — and this one means a lot. It means we're growing, and we're excited to keep making Go Magic better with more challenging Go problems and new interactive courses. Having so many Go lovers in one place is truly amazing. 💛 To celebrate, enjoy 33.3% OFF all memberships and courses. ✅ Promo code: JUNE33 ⏳ Valid through June 7 👉 Get the discount here: https://go.gomagic.org/2j0oYh Thank you for being part of the Go Magic community! ❤️

Black to play. Which joseki should Black choose? 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! Struggling to find the solution? Then our course 'Joseki ABCs or WTH is Happening in the Corner' is perfect for you! https://gomagic.org/courses/joseki-abcs/ 👉 Want more puzzles? Tackle a variety of Go problems in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

Teams learn better together 💪 Whether it's your company, Go club, school, or circle of friends, we'll put together an offer that fits your goals: a tailored program, private webinars and tournaments, dedicated support, and volume discounts that grow with your team. 🌱 ✨ Get your custom offer → https://gomagic.org/teams/ 👩‍👧‍👧 P.S. Got a family instead of a team? We've got you covered too — 50% off from the 3rd subscription: 👉 https://gomagic.org/premium/#faq-family-discount #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame

Sabaki: The Elegant Dance of Survival, Part 1 Is Out! Have you ever dashed into the enemy moyo, tried to reduce from above, and then got surrounded and crushed? Been there. 😅 Good news — there's a way out, and it's called sabaki. 👉 https://gomagic.org/courses/sabaki/ Part 1 of this course by Chris Sagner 5d is now available. You’ll learn how to stay light, maneuver through enemy territory, and settle even in the stickiest situations, sometimes sacrificing a few stones to turn the tide and find a clear path to victory. 👉 Watch Lesson 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YfvYzPV_XUM #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

✨ EGC 2026 is not just a Go tournament, it’s a full Go experience 🌍 If you’re thinking about the European Go Congress 2026 in Ankara, there are some really cool side events worth highlighting: 🧠 EGF Go Development Summit EGC 2026 will host the first-ever EGF Go Development Summit, a new recurring event focused on how Go develops as a game and as a community. Keynote speakers and panelists: Manja Marz (EGF President), Ahmet Eren Kurter (TGOD President), Prof. Dr. Canan Koca, and Kübra Öztürk Örenli (Türkiye’s first Women Chess Grandmaster). More info: https://www.egc2026.com/en/egf-go-development-summit.html 🏜️ Cappadocia tour If you’re already traveling for Go, Cappadocia is the perfect add-on. https://www.egc2026.com/en/discover-kapadokya.html 🎉 Side events and activities Events list: https://www.egc2026.com/en/events.html#/activities

Black to play. Win the capturing race. 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! If you’re having trouble solving this problem, we recommend our course “Deeper into the Game of Go on 19×19.” 😊 https://gomagic.org/courses/deeper-into-the-game-of-go-on-19x19/ 👉 More in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #goproblems #tsumego #boardgame