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This one kicks off with a casual update of my Go life including some musings about proverbs and removing “rank bias.” Then I read a translated article featuring the legendary Cho Hun-hyun who gave his thoughts on new Korean Go film, The Match . Cho Hun-hyun Article (Korean) ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I see you. Go “player.” Do you even play? Do you even study? It’s time to get serious and finally make some progress! Good study habits make good Go players, so listen up and make a study plan with me! Polyominoes Video ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

In the Edo period of Japan, there were four houses of Go. They were… the Four Houses of Go. And there were four of them. And they were houses. And they were of Go. Come on in for a short history lesson! Kendall’s Pro Game Memorization App ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Let’s look at how modern board games reflect our beloved game of Go. From Carcassonne to Ticket to Ride , you can find Go-like elements hiding in plain sight at your local game store! Also... Lee Sedol designs board games now?? Games mentioned in this episode: Carcassonne Hive Blokus Onitama Risk Hex Ticket to Ride Tak Yinsh Stratego Othello King's Crown Great Kingdom Nine Knights ⁠Dice Tower...

I am always chasing the secret formula for Go improvement. But what if it’s not a singular magic bullet? What if it’s a collection of habits that eventually come together to synergize into an overall understanding of the game? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Why is the empty triangle bad? Go is a game rich with mathematical and geometric ideas. Let’s do some light math and counting to see what we can find out about shape efficiency! Plus, a new analogy to introduce the game to friends who aren’t sold on the usual war comparisons. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Let’s talk about some unsettling experiments conducted during the 60s and 70s that revealed how limitations can be internalized and learned. Can we unlearn our limitations in Go and break through our ruts? Plus, some bonus futurology ramblings inspired by the AlphaGo documentary. All Things Go Podcast: The Surrounding Game Interview ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Lots of happenings in the Go world recently! A world chess champion talks Go, an inaugural world major tournament in Singapore, and a spicy cheating incident. Korean Search Terms: 바둑 - Baduk 조훈현 - Cho Hunhyun Links: Vadim’s Travel Vlog Shin Jinseo Drinks from the Merlion Go Set for the Visually Impaired The Stone (Full Movie) 1984 Cho Hunhyun Game — ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

FINALLY. The Match (승부) will see the light of day! I’m so hyped. I do a full recap of the long road that this baduk film has traveled to get here, adding a brief thought on feeding your passion for Go. I also had lots of fun reading about all your Go variants! The Match Trailer (Eng Sub) Cards Go Quantum Go Video Tutorial Quantum Go Rules --- ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I start with a rant about why I prefer the old way of broadcasting professional games. Then, I explore what it really means to show respect for our beloved game and why respect is such an important theme in Go. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go with no vision and Go on a cube, Ever play Toroidal Go on a tube? ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

You might be thinking, how could anyone possibly talk for a whole podcast episode about their Go equipment? You underestimate my ability to ramble about Go topics. Here’s a rundown of all the Go equipment I collected over the years. Yellow Mountain Imports store.baduk.club Camille Lévêque (aka Stoned on the Goban) -Amazon Affiliate Links- Go Stone Bowl Bag: https://amzn.to/3CBiEKU Frixion Erasable...

Prisoner stone placed on the table instead of lid. Chaos ensues. Let's talk about all the hubbub from the LG Cup finals between Ke Jie and Byun Sang-il. What happened? What could have been done better? The Star Point Store Support Star Point <3

Sean and Tin are back! This time, they square off in a game of blind Go, embodying the spirit of true "Go fans away from the board." We also share our thoughts on a recent r/baduk post from someone who loves Go but finds actually playing it to be a chore. ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

What does learning Go teach you outside of the four corners of the board? Listen to my ramblings about how Go helps you think creatively, set priorities, and even build character, all while diving into its rich history and cultural roots. Support Star Point

Go punishes greed better than any game I know. Because it also punishes advanced greed :0 In this episode, I talk about my "Scorched Earth Go" tendencies and why it is a setup for failure.

Why do some pro moves seem so alien to us amateurs? Listen to what Eric Lee (not the top US Amateur) has to say about how to improve our intuition. Thank you again to Eric Lee for your insightful email! Eric's Pro Study Example Materials: Download SGF Yoon 8p's review --- Support Star Point

It's time to react to a message I left for myself last year! Also, this is the last episode of 2024. I'll be taking a 2-week break so I'll see y'all Jan 6, 2025. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! @maximelesage399, this is the pro game memorization app, it's called ScribeGo: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scribego/id6476177124

Correspondence Go is how you “keep playing Go”... no excuses! I love correspondence Go for allowing me to stay connected to Go even when my life gets a little busy. But it’s far from perfect. Enjoy the ramblings of all my love and hate for this peculiar time control of Go. Support Star Point

It's pretty simple. I love Go (if you couldn't tell by now). Here's why!

This is part 2 of episode 47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6) ! The Classic of Weiqi is an ancient Chinese text about Go so listen in as we take a look at some more general Go advice and proverbs that are over a thousand years old. Read the Classic of Weiqi

This week's episode is all about intuition and how to hone our quick judgment of situations on the Go board!

An interesting 2018 study seeks to find out the effects of Go learning on the cognitive development of children, if any. Let's talk about it! Polgote Article Try the Schulte Table Test

Don't get me wrong! Go teachers are great! But if I had to give a few pointers...

I ponder a listener's thoughts on why simple study may not be the key to unlocking your next rank, the limitations of SGF game reviews, and the dangers of identifying with a style. Thanks again for the insightful writeup, Eric! Dusty's Digital Go Magazine: Go Times