Introduction
Welcome to the world of Go! This section will take you from zero to building a solid foundation in Go.
Contents of This Section
Go Rules
The rules of Go are simple yet profound. You will learn:
- Liberties: The lifeline of stones
- Capturing: How to capture opponent's stones
- Illegal moves: Places where you cannot play
- Ko: Special repetition rules
- Eyes and living groups: How to keep groups alive
- Scoring: Territory counting and area counting methods
Basic Terminology
Learn Go terminology so you can:
- Understand game commentaries
- Communicate with other players
- Follow teaching content
Game Etiquette
Go is not just about winning and losing, but also a culture. Learn:
- Etiquette when placing stones
- Attitude during games
- Grace in victory and defeat
Opening Concepts
Before starting to play, establish the right concepts:
- General direction of the opening
- Value of corners, sides, and center
- Characteristics of common opening positions
Learning Suggestions
For Beginners
Don't rush to win games. When first learning Go, the most important things are:
- Truly understand the rules - Especially the concepts of "liberties" and "eyes"
- Play more games - Practice on the 9x9 small board to accumulate experience
- Enjoy the process - Go is a lifelong interest, take your time
Learning Order
We recommend learning in the following order:
| Order | Topic | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rules | First clarify the rules |
| 2 | Terminology | Learn basic terms |
| 3 | Etiquette | Develop proper attitude |
| 4 | Opening | Build opening concepts |
Ready? Let's start with Go Rules!