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🎬 Don’t Miss Our YouTube Premiere! 🎬 This Friday, December 26 at 2 PM UTC, join us for the premiere of our brand new historical video—exploring the legendary “Match of the Century” between Honinbo Shusai and Go Seigen! Be part of the excitement: ✨ Watch the video live ✨ Chat with Vadim and ask your questions about the match and its history ✨ Connect with other Go fans in real time Set a reminder and join us for this special event—see you on Friday! 👉 https://youtu.be/S4XUrB8ak14 #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #Hystory #Asia #Japan

🎉🐲 New Year Online 9x9 OGS Tournament! 🎉 Ring in the New Year with Go Magic! Join us for a fun and friendly 9x9 tournament to celebrate the end of 2025 and welcome 2026 with great games and good company. Let’s play, connect, and enjoy the cool New Year’s atmosphere together! Join us on Sunday, December 28th at 18:00 UTC for a special New Year 9x9 tournament on OGS! 6 rounds Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move Total duration: ~1.5 hours Prizes (Go Magic Certificates): 🥇 1st place – $300 🥈 2nd place – $240 🥉 3rd place – $180 Special prizes for 6️⃣ victories – $100 and 5️⃣ victories – $50 🎁 Everyone who finishes all 6 rounds will receive a 30$ discount card We invite all Go Magicians to join in, have fun, and start the New Year with some exciting Go! 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/135504 Don’t miss out—let’s make this New Year’s tournament one to remember!

🎄 Christmas Sale Starts! 🎄 May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and the thrill of discovery—both in Go and in life. We hope you find time to relax, connect with loved ones, and enjoy every moment this holiday season. 🎁 🌟 If you haven’t found the perfect gift for your loved ones or haven’t renewed your subscription yet, now is the time! Use promo code XMAS30 for 30% off all memberships and courses. 👉 https://go.gomagic.org/4x3xih Thank you for being part of our Go Magic family! Enjoy—the offer is only valid until December 26! ⏰ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #sale #Christmas #Learning

🎁 The Best Gift for the Holidays—Go Magic Gift Cards! 🎁 Looking for a meaningful present? ✨ Go is the ultimate gift for your loved ones—and for your brain! 📅 On December 20–21, get our Gift Card for Newcomers at 50% off. It’s the perfect way to help someone start a cool new hobby and boost their mind. 🔥 Don’t miss out—give the gift of Go this holiday season! 👉 https://gomagic.org/shop/gift-card-for-newcomers/ 👉 #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Gifts #Christmas

Is It a Good Go Move or a Bad One? 🔥 Vadim will review segments from real games and challenge you to identify whether key moves are strategically sound or hidden blunders. This isn't just about finding mistakes; it's about understanding why certain moves are good or bad. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/aEOdOCmgo6w #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Review #Stream

It's Yose Time! Black to play. Find the last useful moves in this game. 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! 👉 Want more puzzles and not for only yose? A variety of Go problems for different skills in our free Skill Tree: https://go.gomagic.org/y0VbNh #gogame #weiqi #baduk #tsumego #goproblems

GoMagical December 9x9 OGS Online Tournament Results Thank you to everyone who took part in our winter tournament! We had 107 players join us—so cool! Winners: 🥇 1st place: Charnsith Apinunwong 1d (lovecall) - 100$ Gift Card 🥈 2nd place: DeadSt0ne 2k - 60$ Gift Card 🥉 3rd place: GremonRents 2k - 35$ Gift Card 🥉 Players who won 4 or 5 games also received prizes. Congratulations to everyone! Stay tuned—we’re planning to host another tournament this year, possibly in just two weeks. See you soon! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs https://online-go.com/tournament/135011

🐲 Our December Online 9x9 Tournament Starts in 1 Hour! Get ready—our festive winter 9x9 tournament on OGS is about to begin! Join us today at 18:00 UTC for some quick, exciting Go action before the holiday rush. 5 rounds Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move Total duration: ~1.5 hours Prizes (Go Magic Certificates): 🥇 1st place – $100 🥈 2nd place – $60 🥉 3rd place – $35 🏅 4 victories – $25 🏅 5 victories – $50 Don’t miss your chance to play, meet new Go friends, and win great prizes! 👉 Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/135011 See you on the board soon! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs

Kim Eun-ji Wins Her First Women’s World Title! Kim Eun-ji 9p has claimed her first world championship by defeating Choi Jeong 9p in the finals of the 8th Wu Qingyuan Cup World Women’s Go Championship. This was Kim’s first appearance in the finals of a world tournament, and she clinched the title with a 2-1 series victory. This victory marks Kim Eun-ji’s tenth career title and her third major championship of the year, following wins at the Ha Chan-seok Cup and the Haesung Women’s Kiseong Championship. With this win, she also surpassed 300 million won in annual prize money, overtaking Choi Jeong for the first time. Congratulations to Kim Eun-ji on this historic achievement! 🏆👏 #gogame #weiqi #baduk #BoardGames #Korea #GoNews #News #KimEunji #ChoiJeong #Women

From Organizer to EGF President: Interview with Martin Stiassny 🔥 What does it take to grow Go in the Western world? Vadim met with EGF President Martin Stiassny, who has dedicated 45 years to shaping and growing the game in Europe. Martin shares his unique perspective, from first learning the game in 1967 to becoming a pivotal figure in its European Go development. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/1cM8ytFK0hw #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Interview #EGF

🎄✨ Give a Little Go Magic This Christmas! ✨🎄 Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift—why not share your love of Go? Our Go Magic Gift Cards are a super easy way to surprise someone special and invite them into the world of Go. Perfect for friends, family, or anyone who loves a good brain teaser. Let’s help someone start their Go journey! Ready to make someone’s day? 👉 Grab a Gift Card here: https://gomagic.org/shop/gift-card-for-newcomers/ Let’s spread the joy of Go together! 🎁 #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Gifts #Christmas

Weekly Puzzle: Black to play. Find a yose tesuji. 🧐 Share your solution in the comments! The second picture shows the solution to the previous problem. 👉 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

🐲 December Online 9x9 OGS Tournament! We appreciate everyone who joined our last 9x9 tournament and shared their feedback. Based on your interest, we’re happy to announce another quick tournament—coming up this week, December 13th! Let’s have some fun, meet new people, and play Go together before the Christmas rush begins. Join us on Saturday, December 13th at 18:00 UTC for a festive winter 9x9 tournament on OGS! 5 rounds Time control: 5 min + 7 sec per move Total duration: ~1.5 hours Prizes (Go Magic Certificates): 🥇 1st place – $100 🥈 2nd place – $60 🥉 3rd place – $35 🏅 4 victories – $25 🏅 5 victories – $50 We want all Go Magicians to join, have fun, and win as much as they can! 👉 Ready to play? Register and find all the details here: https://online-go.com/tournament/135011 Don’t miss this opportunity for some fun Go action! #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #event #tournament #ogs https://online-go.com/tournament/133489

🔥 Learning From Pro Autobiographies, Part 3: Lee Hajin (a.k.a. Haylee) 🔥 Hajin Lee, known internationally as Haylee, is a pioneering figure who bridged the gap between the elite world of Korean professional Baduk and the global Go community. As one of the first strong female professionals to build a massive following through YouTube and online teaching, she demystified the game for a generation of Western players with clarity, warmth, and intellectual honesty. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/outside-the-board-diary-of-a-professional-go-player-by-lee-hajin-a-k-a-haylee/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport #Professionals #Hystory #Haylee

Lee Chang-ho, the ‘Stone Buddha,’ Sets New Record for Most Wins Lee Chang-ho 9-dan has set a new record for the most career wins in professional Korean Go! In the second playoff match of the Incrediwear Legend League 2025, Lee secured another victory, bringing his career record to 2,784 games played, with 1,969 wins, 1 draw, and 814 losses. On December 1st, at the Baduk TV Studio of the Korea Baduk Association, Lee Chang-ho 9-dan defeated Kim Su-jang 9-dan in the second round of the playoffs. With this win, Lee surpassed the previous record of 1,968 wins held by Cho Hun-hyun 9-dan, taking the top spot in Go history. Adding to the significance, Lee’s record-breaking victory came against Kim Su-jang 9-dan, the same opponent he faced in the final of the 8th KBS Baduk King Tournament in 1989, where Lee won his very first title. Congratulations to Lee Chang-ho on this remarkable achievement! 🏆👏

Go Opening Principles for the 19x19 Board 🔥 How do you begin a game of Go on a big 19x19 board? Vadim explains foundational opening principles. We start with the classic 'corners, sides, center' rule and then evolve it, focusing on the crucial role of corner enclosures. New Go Magic video! 📺 https://youtu.be/tKwO67AwIow #GoGame #Baduk #Weiqi #BoardGame #Opening #Learning #Skills

White to play. Choose the best move from the given options. 🧐 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/ The second picture shows the solution to the previous problem. 👉 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

🔥 The Japanese Women’s Go League 🔥 Do you want to get into watching professional Go, but have no idea where to start? Then consider this a sign. Come along and learn everything you need to know to start being a fan of the Japanese Women’s Go League. 👉 Read the full article here: https://gomagic.org/ru/your-guide-to-the-japanese-womens-go-li-league/ #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #articles #MindGame #MindSport #囲碁 #LiLeague

⏳ Last Chance for Black Friday Savings! ⏳ Our Black Friday sale ends tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to get 33.33% OFF all Go Magic memberships and courses. ✨ Use promo code: GOBF33 at checkout 👉 https://go.gomagic.org/qCMged Play your best move on this Black Friday! Offer ends December 1st. #gogame #weiqi #baduk #boardgame #sale #BlackFriday

XLVI Campionato Italiano di Go Hi everyone! Our Community and League Manager Pietro organized the 46th Italian Go Championship—here’s how it went!

Go Magic kindly provided vouchers for the event, and their contribution was gratefully acknowledged during the prize-giving ceremony. In addition to trophies, we also awarded six hand fans: Four were purchased by me at the Nihon Ki-in in Fukuoka and signed by Go personalities in Taebaek during the KPMC (Baduk Doctor, world champion Chou Chun-Hsun 9p, and Kim Seung-Jun aka "Blackie" 9p). The other two were bought in Taebaek during KPMC and hand-painted by artist Yoo Hyun-byeong. I also got one for myself, and we took a picture together. We had 30 players, ranging from 25k to 6d, with our youngest participant just 9 years old. Most players came from cities all around the country.

(Some of the pictures taken by Miriana Carradorini) #gogame #weiqi #baduk #Trip #BoardGame #Travel #Italy #Tournament