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Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

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Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

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Hello HN,

It recently came to my attention that Go is just a pixelated version of life/logic, and that many of you are Go enthusiasts. I myself am a 9k and looking for opponents, and hereby challenge all of you individually to a match. Will you accept my challenge? :-]

https://online-go.com/user/view/71952/derpziIIa

Re: Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

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What is the current flavor of the month Go Client? I've been using KGS until my professional life made me stop playing.

It's still kgs in the western world afaik, but online-go.com is very nice and Ajax-y and runs in browser without being janky.

I'll have to give it a try. Thanks :D!

Re: Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

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post #3

What is the current flavor of the month Go Client? I've been using KGS until my professional life made me stop playing.

It's still kgs in the western world afaik, but online-go.com is very nice and Ajax-y and runs in browser without being janky.

There is this site too : www.eweiqi.com/. Its all in mandarin, but the level of players there is arguably higher than KGS

Re: Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

#8

I had a manager years ago who was a great go player. I always wanted to learn but frankly it becomes a bit overwhelming. Any suggestions on getting started?

The way to learn how to play Go is to start playing games. Join a local club, make friends and start playing Go.

At first, you will lose terribly almost all the time.

Stay humble, ask for help with reviewing games by more experienced players. It would be even better if there are professional Go players in the club.

It takes some time before the basic theory of Go "clicks" in your head.

Re: Ask HN: Any Go players here? (Not the language)

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I had a manager years ago who was a great go player. I always wanted to learn but frankly it becomes a bit overwhelming. Any suggestions on getting started?

The way to learn how to play Go is to start playing games. Join a local club, make friends and start playing Go. At first, you will lose terribly almost all the time. Stay humble, ask for help with reviewing games by more experienced players. It would be even better if there are professional Go players in the club. It takes some time before the basic theory of Go "clicks" in your head.

There's a saying that you should "lose your first 50 games quickly," in the sense that it will give you a lot of exposure, and a chance to make a lot of mistakes and learn from them. I like Richard Bozulich's books - The Second Book of Go is great, once you have the basics.
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