In this course you will learn the rules of Go in all of their simplicity and splendor.
The rules of Go could in fact be presented in a single video lesson. This course however has a different purpose. It is meant to make sure you can play your first games even without a teacher standing over your shoulder. Not only will you learn Go rules but you will also acquire some basic Go skills. All of this will help you have more fun playing Go and maybe even get your first wins.
After learning the rules of Go, we recommend trying to play a few games (on a 9×9 board) and then proceed to the next course — The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13. Also take a look at this beginner’s guide.
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7 Lessons 
11 Quizzes 
~ 45 min Reviews
A thorough and clear explanation of the rules with time to practice as you learn.
Thank you so much for this free course! I'm not a complete beginner, but it was still really fun to watch. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to play Go.
Best Go content on the internet!
Great first course, already had watched most if not all of the videos on YouTube, but the quizzes and atari-go bot play were great for reinforcement. Have already recommended to a couple friends.
Simple, clear, very good teaching and video format and quiz format! Thanks
Very well done! Vadim made it easy to learn a very difficult game with the help of Go Magic. I enjoyed the first unit very much. Thank you!
I really enjoyed this course. First I watched it on YouTube, then I went through it again on this site along with the tasks. I will recommend it to anyone who wants to start playing Go.
J'espère que c'est permis écrire en français. Mon anglais écrit est trop mauvais pour l'appliquer en publique. Il y a quelques jours, un ami du Mecklembourg_Poméranie occidentale m'a convaincu de jouer Go avec lui. Jamais vu, jamais touché. Il a un rang autour de 15kyu (comme il dit). Pour apprendre et pour avoir une bonne chance, j' ai trouvé ce cours et je suis ravi. Merci.
Really good introduction!
I have been familiar with Go for many years…. I belong to the American Go Association, attended a Go Club, played regularly, read many books… and always felt overwhelmed and lost! Your simple, direct lessons, the examples, and quizzes feel like a great break through! For the first time in years, I actually enjoy playing and feel like I understand what is happening and why! THANK YOU!!
Fantastic introduction! I recommend to everyone interested in learning the basics !
Interactive and clear explanations, delightful to learn it this way.
Good pacing and clear explanations, quizes were well timed and relevant
Really nice tutorial, and editing is top notch
Great format and the puzzles were well-timed and helpful.
Explained very well. Loved ability to try the quiz again! Great pace of speaking.
It is a nice introduction to the game that helped me solidify the core concepts.
Fantastically explained and i quite enjoyed the interactivity of certain points along the video!
Great intro and very cool that it covers some etiquette like nigiri.
Really like the exercises in the videos