Get Better at Go

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.

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.

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…

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.

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?

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.

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)