The Basics of Go

So, after you've read the Go Rules - where do you go from there? You play few games, lose them all without knowing why, and give up the game? No no no - a real Go player does not tolerate such attitudes! You have to go on, through thick and thin, learning some basic secrets and fundamental strategies - they will allow you to understand more of the game and even win occasionally. Maybe...

This page is divided into chapters dealing with specific ideas of the game. Read them in sequence, or jump around as you please - whatever you find more enjoyable and beneficial. And above all - have fun!

Directory

Chapter-01: Some Basic Concepts of Go

Chapter-02: About Connecting Stones

Chapter-03: About Killing Stones

Chapter-04: About Life and Death of Groups

Chapter-05: About Starting a Game


The above is nothing out of the ordinary, it will not make you a strong player. But it might help you overcome the first hurdle - the one when you stare at the board and have absolutely no clue. So read on, and I hope you'll get your money's worth, so to say.