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UdemyIntroduction to the game of Go/Weiqi/Baduk on 9x9 board
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Learning Go From Absolute Zero
Go — known as Weiqi in Chinese and Baduk in Korean — is an ancient strategy game prized for how much depth it packs into deceptively simple rules. This course doesn't just explain those rules; it's built to get you playing your first real games confidently, even without a teacher watching over your shoulder.
Lesson Structure
- The Go set, game objective, and the concept of liberties
- Eyes and what they do
- A full sample game and how scoring works
- Atari Go and a few useful tricks
- A more complex game and the rule of ko
- Nigiri, handicaps, and the Go ranking system
- Where to actually play Go
Who it's for: complete beginners with no prior exposure to Go. After finishing the lessons, the course recommends practicing on a smaller 9x9 board before moving to the traditional full-size game.
About this course
Welcome to the world of Go, an ancient game that’s as simple as it is profound. Known as 围棋 (Weiqi) in Chinese and 바둑 (Baduk) in Korean, Go has been played by emperors, philosophers, and war commanders throughout history. This timeless game continues to engage and captivate modern intellectuals today. More than just a game, Go is a masterclass in efficient thinking, sharpening your mind with every move.
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 victories.
Here's what you are about to learn:
Lesson 1. Go set, game objective, liberties.
Lesson 2. Eyes and what they do.
Lesson 3. Game sample and scoring.
Lesson 4. Atari Go and some tricks.
Lesson 5. More complex game. Rule of ko.
Lesson 6. Nigiri, handicap, Go ranks.
Lesson 7. Where to play Go?
After learning the rules of Go, we recommend trying to play a few games on a 9×9 board.
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