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Analyzing Blitz Mistakes on 13x13 board | Go Commentary 🔥 In this stream highlight, Vadim jumps into a rapid 13x13 game against Gooplet (3 Kyu). New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/cBHu4g4joZM #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Endgame

Enjoy a 40% Off Sale to Celebrate 400 Trustpilot Reviews! We reached 400 reviews on Trustpilot, and we’re honestly so grateful for your support. Thank you! To celebrate, we’re giving you 40% OFF all memberships and courses. ✅ Use promo code: TRUST40 ⏳ Valid through March 29 👉 Get your discount here: https://go.gomagic.org/ekDAAS And one small favor: if GoMagic has helped your Go journey, we’d really appreciate a fair review on Trustpilot. It means a lot to us (and we read every single one). 📝 Leave a review here: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/gomagic.org Thank you again for all your support, it keeps us going. 💛

Black to play. Save the weak group. 🤔 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

Champion of the SENKO CUP 2026: Manja Marz 4d A huge congratulations to Manja Marz (4d) from Germany, President of the European Go Federation, who has won the SENKO CUP World Go Women’s Championship 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. An outstanding result and a proud moment for European Go. About the SENKO CUP The SENKO CUP World Go Women’s Championship is one of the most prestigious international women’s Go tournaments. It is organized by the Nihon Ki-in and sponsored by SENKO Holdings, bringing together top players from different regions in a high-level knockout event. Participants: Germany: Manja Marz 4d Ukraine: Olesia Malko 4d France: Nyoshi Cao 3d US: Seowoo Wang 5d Australia: Amy Song 5d Thailand: Pinyada Sornarra 4d Vietnam: Quynh Anh Ha 6d Malaysia: Qing Yong 4d 👏 Once again, congratulations to Manja on this fantastic win, and thank you for representing European Go on the world stage! Sources: EGF article 1 EGF article 2 Photos: Alexander Kiel #gogame #weiqi #baduk

🎉 Go Magic March 13x13 Tournament! 🎉 We’re back with another fast and fun 13x13 rapid tournament. Come play, challenge yourself, and win Go Magic Gift Cards. 🗓️ Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC ⏱️ Time control: Fischer clock, 5 min + 10 sec per move ⌛ Expected total duration: about 2 hours 🎁 All prizes are Go Magic Gift Cards: 🥇 1st place: $150 🥈 2nd place: $120 🥉 3rd place: $100 🏅 Special Prize (mutually exclusive with winning): 4 wins: $75 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/138488 Want to add it to your calendar? 🗓️ Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260328T130000Z%2F20260328T150000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20March%20 Outlook Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260328T130000Z%2F20260328T150000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%2013x13%20March%20 See you on the board!

🎉 Don’t Miss Out — European Go Congress 2026 Is Coming! 🇹🇷 The biggest Go event of the year is heading to Ankara, Türkiye for the very first time! From July 25 to August 8, 2026, join players, friends, and families from around the world for two weeks of tournaments, pro lectures, workshops, and cultural fun—all on the beautiful Beytepe Campus of Hacettepe University. Highlights: • European Championship for the continent’s top 32 players • Main Open Championship (10 rounds, open to all) • Rapid, Pair-Go, Blitz, Chess & Go, and Weekend tournaments • Pro lectures, simuls, Ankara Tour, and social events • Gorgeous campus with pine forests, lakes, and plenty of space to relax Discounts available for youth and group registrations! Register early for the best rates. 👉 Info & registration: www.egc2026.com Let’s make Go memories together in Türkiye! ✨ Photos by Harry van der Krogt from EGC2025 #EGC2026 #GoMagic #GoGame #BoardGame #Weiqi #Baduk #EuropeanGoCongress

The Important Role of Sente Order in the Endgame 🔥 Ever wonder how professional Go players squeeze every last point out of the endgame? It all comes down to mastering sente and gote! New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/CWD4IDI_MUo #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Endgame

Osaka Go Camp 2026! The Kansai-Kiin warmly invites you to the Osaka Go Camp, taking place July 5 – July 18, 2026! Experience two weeks of: * Intensive training with Kansai-Kiin professionals * Games against top amateur players and former inseis * New friendships with Go enthusiasts from around the world * Sightseeing at major historical sites * A special two-day cultural trip Each day features league games in the morning and professional teaching programs in English every afternoon. Special highlights this year: 1. A visit to the Honinbo Shusaku Memorial Museum, including a friendly match with local players. 2. exclusive visit to a professional match at the Kansai-Kiin—reserved solely for camp participants (a rare opportunity not usually available to the public). On holidays, enjoy day trips to downtown Osaka, Kyoto, and a two-day adventure to Hiroshima, with a friendship tournament and sightseeing. For more information and registration: https://go.gomagic.org/EKFdg4

White to play. Choose the best move from the given options. 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 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

Using Seki to Save Stones & Steal Points 🔥 Tired of your Go groups dying in unexpected ways? Vadim showing how a single move based can turn a dying group into a Seki. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/FOmwAp0C5k8 #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Seki #Endgame

🎉 AlphaGo Course – Now Fully Released! 🎉 Our brand new course takes you on a journey from the early days of artificial intelligence to the dramatic breakthrough that brought AlphaGo into the world of Go, forever changing the game. The course includes nearly three hours of video content! Ready to explore how AI revolutionized Go? 👉 Check out the course: https://gomagic.org/courses/alphago/ #AlphaGo #GoGame #AI #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #GoMagic #LearnGo

Black to play. Can you live? 🤔 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

Lee Sedol Played Against AI Again On March 9, Lee Sedol 9-dan played a demonstration game against an AI developed by the Korean company Enhans. This AI uses “Agentic AI” technology, which means it can make decisions and perform tasks on its own, without constant human input. During the demo, Lee Sedol used voice commands to set up and control the Go model, adjusting the AI’s skill level and guiding the flow of the game in real time. He even taught the AI how to play Go. After about 15 minutes, the AI challenged Lee Sedol and won in 66 moves. The AI also provided detailed text commentary on the game, instead of the usual percentage analysis from tools like KataGo. sourses: zdnet.co.kr, Alexander Dinerstein, ajupress.com

🎉 Over 700 Participants Gathered for the 1st Cho Hun-hyun Cup! 🎉 From February 28 to March 1, Yeongam, Korea hosted the very first Cho Hun-hyun Cup National Student Go Tournament, named after the legendary “Go Emperor” himself. The opening ceremony was a special occasion, with 9-dan Go master Cho Hun-hyun, Yang Jae-ho (Secretary General of the Korea Baduk Association), and Kim Gong-soon (Vice President) among the distinguished guests. Over 700 students, parents, and Baduk officials came together to celebrate the start of this event. The tournament, kicked off by County Governor Woo Seung-hee’s opening move, spanned two days and ten divisions. A highlight for many was the photo session with Cho Hun-hyun, where long lines of participants and parents waited for a chance to meet and take a picture with this living legend. Cho Hun-hyun greeted everyone personally, making the day truly memorable. sourse: www.baduk.or.kr, www.dailysportshankook.co.kr, facebook.com/5peacekorea, badukilbo.com

🌸 Go Magic March 9x9 Tournament! 🌸 Spring is a great time for a new monthly 9x9 tournament with Go Magic! Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move Total duration: 6 rounds – about 1.5 hours All prizes are Go Magic Gift Cards: 🥇 1st place – $150 🥈 2nd place – $120 🥉 3rd place – $100 🏅 Special Prizes: 6 wins – $75 5 wins – $50 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/137991 Add to your calendar: Google - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260314T130000Z%2F20260314T150000Z&details=&location=&text=Go%20Magic%20March%209x9%20 Outlook - https://outlook.live.com/calendar/0/action/compose?allday=false&body=&enddt=2026-03-14T16%3A00%3A00&location=&path=%2Fcalendar%2Faction%2Fcompose&rru=addevent&startdt=2026-03-14T14%3A00%3A00&subject=Go%20Magic%20March%209x9%20 Don’t miss out—join us for some fast, fun Go and a chance to win great prizes!

The Mighty Kick Go Technique 🔥 The "kick" is a staple technique in Go, often praised as a powerful way to secure territory in sente. But is it always the right move? New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/VNUPvkAVfbI #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame

Black to play. Find an urgent move. 🧠 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

361 White and Black: A New Go Movie Hits Theaters Opening nationwide in Japan from Friday, March 6, 2026, the film ‘361 White and Black’ directed by Koichiro Oyama brings the world of Go to the big screen. Set in a port town, the story follows Makoto Kamijo (Ryota Nagano), an online Go champion haunted by past trauma. When Go world champion Park Han-myung (Park Yuchun) announces his entry into a major Japanese tournament, program director Masaki Kosaka (Hiroki Matsuoka) urges Makoto—who is also a childhood friend of Park and Japanese champion Sara Yonehara (Nao Hoshino)—to compete. Though Makoto initially refuses, Kosaka’s clever plan helps him confront his fears. Ultimately, Makoto enters the tournament, facing his memories and discovering a profound truth. Sourse: https://kanpen.asia/archives/99954

Where to watch future episodes of All Things Go Friends, we have enjoyed featuring Travis Roe-Raymond and his All Things Go podcast on our channel for the last three seasons. While we won't be hosting Season Four here on Go Magic, the show is definitely continuing! Travis remains a great friend of ours, and we encourage you to keep following his work directly on his site. You can find all new episodes right here: 👉 https://allthingsgogame.alitu.com/ Previous episodes on Youtube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@GoMagic/podcasts The podcast covers a wide range of Go topics, including interviews with community figures, book and movie reviews, personal commentary, and discussions of current trends. #gogame #weiqi #baduk