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Sean's back again for another Go discussion! This time we talk about Go as a form of art, ranging from a conversation about the aesthetic quality of Go to the mysterious process of understanding that we all experience as Go students. The Protracted Game Hanayeol's Big Sacrifice (Korean) ABC Podcast Episode About Go

Here's how I personally use notes to extract problems from my games and solidify my Go knowledge using glorious SGF technology.

The first ever 3-man episode of Star Point! A meandering discussion of why we play Go, how Go appears to non-players, the "style fingerprint" we leave on the board, and more. Hope you enjoy! Dsaun's Shape Lecture

Come gather 'round players and hear ye a tale of olde: a post-pandemic Go tournament and the first of this soul!

Do this and you'll be SDK... I think. Here are my surefire* steps to achieve SDK! *Not surefire but I think they will work.

Tin (aka IndieSn) and I talk about the origins of the Mission Viejo Go club as well as the pros and cons of playing against AI. Thanks for coming on the show, Tin!

I (allegedly) lost to a cheater! What cases of cheating have there been in the Go world? Can we do anything about it? Why do people cheat? This is a tough one.

Sean and I chat about the quirks of hosting a Go club, adapting to different play styles, and the importance of tsumego in this super special guest episode of Star Point. Thanks so much for coming on the show, Sean! Hanayeol's Very Essential Life and Death Lecture

A review of the gripping coming-of-age historical fiction novel, The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa, followed by a discussion on the "aesthetic" and "spiritual" Japanese play style. Kolybi Go

We're back! Honinbo Dosaku was an unrivaled Go player in the Edo period of Japan. He made great contributions to Go theory, laid down the framework for the Japanese ranking system, and is still revered today by professional and amateurs alike. The Art of Sacrificing Stones of Honinbo Dosaku by Michael Redmond 9p Clossius Teaches Go to a Chess Player

Do the current options for auto-match on OGS make sense? Also, what if the Queens' Gambit were about Go? Thank you all who have supported Star Point during its debut season, I am looking forward to more Star Pointing with you guys when the podcast returns on August 19th! OGS Forum Post: Revisiting Automatch Time Settings

The Classic of Weiqi is one of the oldest texts about Go. Written by Zhang Ni in the 10th or 11th century, it's chock full of ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. Can such an old piece of writing help us improve our game? The Classic of Weiqi

Go is great! It's really great! Why don't more people see how great it is? Also, OGS also launched some really great updates! Here are the updates: OGS Updates

Have you ever considered getting a Go teacher? Sometimes we need that extra push from a stronger player to get to the next level. Here are seven benefits of getting a Go teacher and a short story about Korean Go legend, Cho Hunhyun. https://www.britgo.org/bgj/bgj.html

Have you ever realized in the middle of a game that you and your opponent had wildly different perceptions of what was going on? You can find truth on the go board, but until then we are lost in our own unique storylines. Also, I propose a new kind of Go problem to assess our story evaluation skills. My Sample "Story" Problems on OGS

Hate doing life and death problems? Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your tsumego problems and perhaps even enjoy them! Go Board from "Puzzled" in Albuquerque Telegraph Go 101Weiqi Guide Takumi Go 101Weiqi Guide

This was a popular topic! It's another listener mail party, let's talk more about Chess and Go! Thank you all for your thoughtful contributions :) Silver's "Stones" Play More Go IndieGoGo Play More Go YouTube

Recently, Telegraph Go (Nate Morse) caught wind of my interest in Rocket League and invited me to play a few games on stream with him. I happily obliged, and our resulting conversations about Go during the stream were quite thought-provoking.

A quick bio of Japanese Go legend Otake Hideo and a book review of his "Opening Theory Made Easy," what I've found to be the quintessential handbook for beginning to intermediate Go players.

Abstract strategy game showdown! Go and Chess are very different games, but I can't help but compare the two. Let's dissect the pros and cons of each game to find the ultimate abstract strategy game. 13th Annual San Diego Go Championship Info (GoClubs.org) AGA Meeting Update Ben's Onyx & Agate Stones

It's a Listener Mail catchup episode! Lots of interesting thoughts shared by Star Point listeners regarding draws, weebs, the benefits of Fischer time, and even a little history lesson. Thanks for listening! Links: AGHS Writing Contest Entry Form Syracuse's Salt City Tourney (Tsumego Cake)

In this special edition of Star Point, listen in on a collection of interviews and conversations with Go players participating in the 2024 Los Angeles Open tournament. Go players of all ages share their thoughts on becoming a pro, the correlation between Go and tennis, and more.

I played in a tournament! I met a lot of really cool people and had so much fun playing the game we all love. This episode is a bit of a debrief of my games at the tournament as well as my overall experience. Also, stay tuned for next week's episode where I share with you some of the field interviews I was able to conduct while at the tournament!

Should draws be allowed? What is the best English name for Go? When should you request undos? Find out what my spicy opinions are on these matters and more on this episode of Star Point!

Don't try to make AI do all the work for you! It's just a tool like any other and you need to learn to use it effectively. Here are some of my personal tips for making the best of the powerful technology that would make Honinbo Shusaku shake in his boots. Links Lee Sedol's Google Interview Get 25% off your very first purchase on ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMagic.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ by using the code STARPOINT at checko...