Get Better at Go

Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: Capturing a stone isn’t always the best approach. Intermediate Go problem: When you have the advantage it’s important not to get greedy… Hard Go problem: This is not a situation to shoot first and ask questions later. In fact, just the opposite.

Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: Do you know the shape that makes an eye here? If you don’t, remember this one… Intermediate Go problem: In capturing races like this, you have to be meticulous. Don’t give white any leeway. Hard Go problem: Making an eye isn’t that hard, you just need to figure out how to do it in sente.

Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: You need two stones to make a second eye, think about which one to place first. Intermediate Go Problem: Does this look familiar? You can settle things with one precise blow. Hard Go problem: Black’s marked stones seem to threaten white. Finding a way to balance offense with defense is the key to attacking.

Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: We solved a similar problem last week, so… Intermediate Go problem: White appears to be connected, until you find the vital point. Hard Go problem: There are only a few moves to try here, but pay attention to the move order.

Here are the weekly Go problems. Easy Go problem: A ko would be a failure here… Intermediate Go problem: It’s a capturing race with four liberties each. You should be able to win if you play first, but how do you stop white from getting more liberties? Hard Go problem: Maybe you think this is the same as the last problem? Perhaps so, but be careful…

Here are the weekly Go problems for week 20. Black plays first in all problems and all solutions are labeled ‘correct’. Have fun! Easy Go problem [link] Intermediate Go problem [link] Hard Go problem [link]

Here are the weekly Go problems for week 19. Black plays first in all problems and all solutions are labeled ‘correct’. Have fun! Easy Go problem [link] Intermediate Go problem [link] Hard Go problem [link]