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For Go Players

Welcome to the Go Players section! Whether you're a complete beginner just starting out or an enthusiast looking to improve your game, you'll find learning resources suited for you here.

Who This Section Is For​

  • Complete beginners: Never played Go before and want to learn from scratch
  • Beginners: Already know the basic rules and want to build proper understanding
  • Amateur players: Have some foundation and want to systematically improve
  • Returning players: Previously learned Go and want to pick up this hobby again

Content Overview​

Introduction​

Starting from the most basic rules, introducing you to the world of Go:

The AI Era​

Understanding how artificial intelligence has changed Go:

Suggested Learning Path​

Phase One: Building Foundation (1-3 months)​

  1. Study the rules thoroughly, ensure you understand "liberties" and "eyes"
  2. Learn basic terminology to understand game commentaries
  3. Practice on 9x9 or 13x13 small boards
  4. Develop good game etiquette

Phase Two: Developing Intuition (3-6 months)​

  1. Understand the general direction of openings
  2. Practice simple life and death problems
  3. Start playing on the 19x19 standard board
  4. Do a brief review after each game

Phase Three: Systematic Improvement (6+ months)​

  1. Learn basic joseki and common variations
  2. Develop position evaluation skills
  3. Use AI tools to analyze your games
  4. Study professional games to develop whole-board perspective
Learning Advice

Progress in Go takes time and patience. Rather than rushing to learn a lot of knowledge, it's better to build a solid foundation first. Playing one game a day and solving a few life and death problems consistently is more important than anything else.