Weekly Go problems: Week 40

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: When your stones are short on liberties you need to choose your moves very carefully. Intermediate Go problem: If black saves the stone that’s in atari, white can capture with a ladder. However, black has a brilliant tesuji to play first. Hard Go problem: Even if a simple variation is played, it doesn’t mean both players aren’t reading.

Weekly Go problems: Week 39

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: You want to make two eyes, but bigger isn’t always better in Go. Intermediate Go problem: The tesuji here isn’t as decisive as in many other problems, but it’s a situation that could easily arise in your games. Hard Go problem: This is from an amateur game. Sometimes in Go there are fleeting opportunities that go unnoticed…

Weekly Go problems: Week 38

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: Find the right shape to make a second eye. Intermediate Go problem: White just played A. First figure out what white’s plan is, then plan your counter attack. Hard Go problem: Knowing that sometimes offense is the best defense – worth four stones. Knowing the best time to ease off – priceless.

Weekly Go problems: Week 37

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: First things first. It’s important to figure out whether you’re trying to kill or trying to live. Intermediate Go problem: White’s cut of some black stones, but there’s a crucial flaw in white’s shape. Can you find it? Hard Go problem: Take your time and find the vital points. You could easily make a mistake by rushing here.

Weekly Go problems: Week 36

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: Sometimes you need to play in a way that prevents your partner from sacrificing stones. Intermediate Go problem: It looks like white A was a bit too greedy. Time to school white. Hard Go problem: Don’t be seduced by the obvious. Ask the relevant questions first…

Watch Baduk TV for free for a limited time

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I just want to let all Go Game Guru readers know that, due to the generosity of Baduk TV in Korea, the live stream of Baduk TV will be available for free for a little while. Probably until July. Baduk TV felt that Go players outside of Korea might not know who they are and wanted to give everyone a chance to see their programs.

Weekly Go problems: Week 35

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: You can probably see how you’re going to make an eye already, but think about your move order too. Intermediate Go problem: In a symmetrical situation, play on the point of symmetry… Hard Go problem: There are only a few choices and it looks obvious, but be wary of shooting from the hip.

Weekly Go problems: Week 34

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: It’s important to take care of your own shape when attacking. Intermediate Go problem: Black is on the verge of collapse. The first move is crucial. Hard Go problem: This is a cake that Jing made. Can you eat all the white stones? And more importantly, do you like white chocolate?

Weekly Go problems: Week 33

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: Black’s short of liberties, but so is white, so it’s a fair fight. Intermediate Go problem: It looks like white A and B are miai. Time for some black magic… Hard Go problem: There are quite a few moves that look like tesuji. Take your time and choose the best move.

Weekly Go problems: Week 32

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Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: It’s tempting to try to live with as much as possible, but sometimes retreat is the better… Intermediate Go problem: An application of last week’s problem. Is that enough of a clue? Hard Go problem: “Go is move order” – Rin Kaiho (9p)