The Fundamentals of Go on 13×13

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Language ENRU
You know the rules of Go but you have no idea how to play? This way!
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If you just learned the rules of Go, this course will teach you the basics of Go strategy and tactics on the 13×13 board. It will also prepare you to start playing on the standard 19×19 board.

When you feel that you have learned the contents of this course well enough, we recommend that you move on the final course of the trilogy — Deeper into the game of Go on 19×19. And don’t forget to check out this beginner’s guide.

We are working on a remake of this course, which will gradually be released on our YouTube channel.

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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

Free

Course Includes

15 Lessons
15 Quizzes
~ 2.5 hours

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Posted 22 hours ago

The videos and quizzes work very well together.

Posted 1 week ago

Super well done. Clear and concise!

Posted 2 weeks ago

wow

Posted 4 weeks ago

I had watched this course on youtube before but doing it with the quizzes is a lot more efficient.

Posted 4 weeks ago

Excellent!

Posted 1 month ago

Great course for the guy or gal who just watched Hikaru No Go and want to give Go a go. Beginners, for sure pay attention to the "Playing Endgame moves in the Opening/Middle" section. Honestly, that right there could propel you from 25k to 15k. Make good shapes, try to play the bigger moves. Play where your opponent likely needs to play. All these things are covered in the course very crisp&clear!

Posted 1 month ago

I love how clear the videos are and how well they integrate with the exercises

Posted 1 month ago

This is a good corse for me it was hard

Posted 1 month ago

Very good course.

Posted 1 month ago

I haven't felt confident playing on a 13x13 board - until now. I also enjoyed the little history lessons tossed in as a change-of-pace. Looking forward to more!

Posted 2 months ago

Very nice to watch, love the interactions with the videos. Perfect initiation to 13x13!

Posted 2 months ago

Your team is amazing ! The course of understanding go is well made ! BIG Thanks !!

Posted 2 months ago

I like the organization of subjects. I wish there were more animation effects.

Posted 2 months ago

Easy to understand. Fun to watch.

Posted 2 months ago

Great way to begin learning this game!

Posted 2 months ago

This course really helped me transition from 9*9 to bigger board sizes. Thanks!

Posted 2 months ago

Entertaining and productive way to progress on the learning, keep up the good work.

Posted 3 months ago

Continues to expand on the concepts of go is easily digestible pieces, while exposing the depth and beauty if the game.

Posted 3 months ago

This course really solidified the basics of the game onto a 13x13 board. I highly recommend watching these lectures as you learn to play the game and progress from the 9x9 to the 13x13.

Posted 3 months ago

Very good course to help new players not to be lost in the game !

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