The Rules of Go

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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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Teacher

Vadim Efimenko 4d

Amateur Go player and nerdy Go research aficionado. Co-founder of Go Magic.
Not enough magic? Vadim offers Go lessons

Course Includes

7 Lessons
11 Quizzes
~ 45 min

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Posted 5 days ago

Very Fun Course

Posted 6 days ago

It's the teaching approach I've always looked for: gamification, coherent progression, numerous exercises and practical applications to properly assimilate concepts. You can feel the passion and professionalism of the site's creators! Thanks again, keep producing quality content. Go is becoming really addictive!

Posted 1 week ago

I already knew some of the rules, but this course is a great primer/refresher. The interactive quizzes assure you are keeping up with the explanations. Great idea! This is my first course at Go Magic and I liked it a lot. Will continue with next courses for sure.

Posted 1 week ago

Great website, great courses, and of high quality! Even my wife is getting involved!

Posted 2 weeks ago

The course materials are well organized, and they are really useful for new players.

Posted 2 weeks ago

I knew the rules of Go already before watching this course. Still, I enjoyed this well-stuctured repitition, including the little interesting tidbits here and there. Thanks!

Posted 2 weeks ago

The quickest way to get the basics of go down!

Posted 2 weeks ago

This was my first course on GoMagic, as I am sure it is for many of us, and I must say that I am really impressed by the interactivity and clear explanations that were included. This course, combined with the Skill Tree, has helped me notice daily improvement in the early stages of learning that I am currently in!

Posted 2 weeks ago

Great Course! The basics were explained clearly. The exercises helped deepen the learning.

Posted 2 weeks ago

nice course

Posted 2 weeks ago

Would recommend anytime. Very well made!

Posted 3 weeks ago

Very well made course for introduction to go

Posted 3 weeks ago

Very comprehensive intro to Go without being overwhelming to beginners.

Posted 3 weeks ago

pretty nice course

Posted 3 weeks ago

comprehensive and well produced

Posted 4 weeks ago

This is by far the best introduction to the game I have seen anywhere. The videos are excellent in terms of both content and production quality, and they are always engaging. The embedded quizzes and practice between lessons are also great for making sure I have learned what I was supposed to learn. I'm definitely looking forward to more Go Magic courses!

Posted 4 weeks ago

This course is so fun and everything is explained very well and easy to understand. The interactions and exercises in between are very helpful too, and I think even though I already knew the rules of Go, it was well worth going back to the basics, as I have definitely improved in "spotting things".

Posted 4 weeks ago

Go made simple. Good job!

Posted 4 weeks ago

The animation and interactive quizzes make this the most unique beginner Go course out there.

Posted 4 weeks ago

By far best course for complete beginners, that I have found up to this point!

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