You probably know which moves in the endgame are the biggest and what the difference between sente and gote is. If this sounds a little confusing, you can start with our course on the basics of endgame. But do you know how to count the value of a move down to fractions of a point? What is the difference between sure gain and expected local result? And how do sente or reverse sente influence those values? If not, then join Stanislaw on this technical endgame hiking trip and learn all the nerdy details to surprise your friends with your precise knowledge.
Suitable for: 5k – 5d. For those who already know all the basics of endgame.
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This course helped me a lot (specially the ko part) beacuse i was losing games in the endgame, now i am winning with yose!
HelpfulThe course was clearly well-made, but honestly, it wasn’t what I expected. I thought I’d learn endgame techniques, but much of it focused on counting points, and I found the counting method inaccurate. I researched the topic and found discussions about different moves, counting methods, reserve sente, and even double sente, which another course says is valid. I have more feedback, but max 400 cant
HelpfulA superb course. I had to watch it twice to really get full value of it. Stanislaw explains everything clearly, and the examples are mostly well adapted.
The only drawback comes from some problems. Especially the ones related to the substraction method. where used in the video are all very understandable but also much simpler than the one in the problems which have continuations for both colors.HelpfulThis course was challenging for me. The maths in it were difficult for me to wrap my brain around. I appreciated Stanislaw’s use of some real game examples, which were easier for me to understand than the more puzzle-like board positions used to illustrate the points. Great teachings about endgame though.
Helpfulfun course and good technique suggestions and exercises. four stars because this course only covers counting move values locally, and doesn't cover some global endgame topics like the value of a reverse sente or ko in a whole board context (e.g. https://senseis.xmp.net/?WhenToPlayAReverseSente), or mutual damage
Helpfulinteresting but a bit difficult on the end
HelpfulVery greatfulfor the content. I have a terribly difficult time with these... Please consider making a continuation only for problem solving. It would help a lot!
HelpfulIt all seems to be good stuff, but surely the simplest way to count the value of the 1st line hane in the first lecture of the course proper is (for a gote move) 2 × area-swing - 2 . Two points switch from Black’s area to White’s, so the area swing is 2, so the value is 2×2-2 = 2. This limits the visualisation needed to the smallest possible region.
HelpfulSo usefull to have such a comprehensive and structured presentation on the topic. I will have to come back on it several time to really understand the more tricky or complex situations
HelpfulLearning to count and evaluating the board is a vital part of a Go player's arsenal but it is often ignored for the flashier opening formations and middle game tesujis. This course goes into the nitty gritty, teaching exactly how to compute move value. Even I couldn't grasp everything my first time watching, especially the last couple of lessons. I will need to watch this series multiple times.
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