Go Magic

🔥 Infinity on the Tip of Your Finger. The Brain’s Last Stand 🔥 When Garry Kasparov lost to Deep Blue, a chess machine invented by IBM the whole of Western world was in shock and dismay. Meanwhile, in the Eastern world, the Go players were all chill, sipping their cup of tea. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/introduction-the-brains-last-stand/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame

🎉 Fresh Go Magic merch is here, in our new merch store! 🎉 Our new merch store is officially open! 🎊 We’ve added some really cool new designs, the kind we’d love to wear ourselves. Stylish prints on t-shirts and stickers, plus fun gifts for Go lovers. 👕 To celebrate the launch, we’re offering 15% off your first order with promo code WELCOME15. Use it at checkout if it isn’t applied automatically. 🚀 Check it out here: https://merch.gomagic.org What kind of Go merch or items would you love to see next? Tell us in the comments. 🤔🔥 #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #merch

Jowa vs. Akaboshi Intetsu (1834) | Game Review 🔥 Let's look at a game featuring the rising star Akaboshi against the formidable Jowa Meijin in 1834. This match stands out because Jowa, the highest-ranked player of his time, chose to leave it unfinished — raising the question of why the top player of his era felt so behind. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/QElNUHWHmSo #GoGame #Baduk #Review #Weiqi #BoardGame

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

⏳ Heads up: 30% OFF ends April 26! ⏳ Our Discord Milestone Sale is still live, and we don’t want you to miss it. We reached 5,000+ members on our Discord. Thank you for helping us build such a wonderful Go community. 💛 🎁 30% OFF all memberships and courses ✅ Promo code: DISCORD5 ⏰ Valid through April 26 👉 Get it here: https://go.gomagic.org/X8X4jS Join one of the largest Go communities online. You’ll find active players who are happy to chat, share advice, review games, and help you find opponents. Join here: https://discord.com/servers/go-magic-731050648317198366 Thanks for being part of the community. 💛

First Female EGF President: Manja Marz Interview Manja shares her remarkable journey - from winning the Senko Cup amateur section to leading the EGF. Then she opens up about the future of Go in Europe, discussing the growth of European professionals, the challenges of financial stability, and her vision to make the EGF a true service unit for its members. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/pOue0tpywWI #GoGame #Baduk #Interview #EGF #Weiqi #BoardGame

🎉 Discord Milestone Sale, 30% OFF! 🎉 We reached 5,000+ members on our Discord, and we’re super grateful for everyone who makes it such a fun, welcoming place to learn and play Go. To celebrate, we’re giving you 30% OFF all memberships and courses. ✅ Promo code: DISCORD5 ⏳ Valid through April 26 👉 Claim the discount here: https://go.gomagic.org/X8X4jS ⚫️⚪ If you’re not in our Discord yet, you’re missing one of the largest Go communities online. It’s active, friendly, and full of people who are happy to advice, discuss Go and more, review your game. Join us here: https://discord.com/servers/go-magic-731050648317198366 Thanks for being part of the community, see you on Discord. 💛

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

🎉 Go Magic April 13x13 is coming! 🎉 Want a quick, fun tournament to play this weekend? Join our 13x13 rapid and fight for Go Magic Gift Cards. Everyone’s welcome, just register and show up on time. 🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC ⏱️ Time control: 5 min + 10 sec per move ⌛ Expected total duration: about 2 hours 🎁 All prizes are Go Magic Gift Cards 🥇 $150 | 🥈 $120 | 🥉 $100 🏅 Special prize (mutually exclusive with winning): 4 wins = $75 👉 Register here: https://online-go.com/tournament/139441 Add to your calendar: Google: calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260425T130000Z%2F20260425T150000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20April%20 Outlook: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/0/action/compose?allday=false&body=&enddt=2026-04-25T16%3A00%3A00&location=&path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&startdt=2026-04-25T14%3A00%3A00&subject=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20April%20 See you!

🔥 Inside the Osaka Go Camp: Training, Culture, and Community 🔥 That was the first time I’d ever visited Japan for the inaugural Osaka Go Camp. So, naturally, when I had the chance to attend a three week long summer camp in Japan I was raring to go. And honestly? It was one of the best decisions of my life. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/osaka-go-camp/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #Japan

Tiger's Mouth: The "Perfect" Shape Every Go Player Needs to Know What if there was one 'perfect' Go shape – eternally strong, requiring no reinforcement, and capable of both fierce attack and flawless defense? In this lesson, we first explore this tantalizing idea, only to reveal it's a clever bamboozlement! New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/oBGVlqbhXSk #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Shape #Learning #lesson

🎬 The first lessons of our Ladders course are live! 🎉 If you’re a beginner, this is one of the best skills you can learn early. Ladders are a basic concept, but they still cause a ton of surprises in real games. This course will help you spot them quickly and feel much more confident when stones start running. In the first lessons, you’ll learn how to: ⚫️ recognize ladders early before it's too late ⚪ understand ladder breakers and ladder makers ⚫️ change the direction of a ladder 👉 Start here: https://gomagic.org/courses/ladders/ Have fun, and tell us — how many of your games have been ruined by a ladder? #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #Learning #Course

Which endgame move should Black play first? 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! 👉Having trouble counting territory? 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/ 🌳 More puzzles in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

Honinbo Jowa vs. Akaboshi Intetsu Game Review Before their legendary "Blood Vomiting Game," Honinbo Jowa and the prodigious Akaboshi clashed in a compelling 2-stone handicap match in 1827. In this stream highlight, Vadim reviews this game and uncovers the tactical genius behind Akaboshi's victory. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/CyXCi-vkgWI #GoGame #Review #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

White played this trick move at 1. How should Black answer? 🤔 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 More puzzles in our free Skill Tree at https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

🌸 Go Magic April 9x9 Tournament! 🌸 Our monthly 9x9 is back, and participation is free. Fast games, lots of fun, and plenty of chances to win Go Magic Gift Cards. 🗓️ Saturday, April 11, at 1:00 PM UTC ⏱️ Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move ⌛ Expected duration: ~1.5 hours 🎁 All prizes are Go Magic Gift Cards 🏆 Prizes: 🥇 1st place: $150 🥈 2nd place: $120 🥉 3rd place: $100 🏅 Special Prizes (mutually exclusive with winning): 6 wins: $75 5 wins: $50 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details: https://online-go.com/tournament/138947 Add to your calendar: Google: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260411T130000Z%2F20260411T150000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%20April%209x9%20 Outlook: https://outlook.live.com/calendar/0/action/compose?allday=false&body=&enddt=2026-04-11T17%3A00%3A00&location=&path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&startdt=2026-04-11T15%3A00%3A00&subject=Go%20Magic%20April%209x9%20 See you on the board!

Correspondence Go: The Game That Took FOUR Years to Finish ⏳ What are correspondence Go games, and why would anyone play them? Look at Jeremy's game that stretched from 2003 to 2007, from a 29 kyu beginner to a 6 kyu expert. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/OcAdGdVQoMc #GoGame #Review #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

Black to play. Should Black directly invade at A or lightly reduce at B? 🤔 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.1: The Core Skills of Go 🔥 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 Problems Collection – New Feature Released! We’re excited to introduce our Go Problems Collection! 👉 https://gomagic.org/tsumego-collections/ Explore around 2,000 problems from classic Tsumego books of various authors. Try out Ghost Mode—an advanced feature that boosts your reading skills by making stones vanish after placement, challenging you to visualize the solution. And this is just the beginning! We’re planning even more exciting additions, including new modes like timed problem-solving, rating and voting for the best problems, and the ability to save your favorites. Check out the Go Problems Collection to practice your Go Skill! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #tsumego