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1. Learn to Play Go: A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game (Volume I)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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2. Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)
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3. The Second Book of Go: What you need to know after you've learned the rules (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)
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4. Yellow Mountain Imports Magnetic 19x19 Roll-up Portable Travel Go Game Set Board (14.4 x 13.6-Inch) with Single Convex Stones
- PORTABLE BOARD: At 0.04 inch (0.1 centimeter) thick, the board (goban) rolls up easily and fits in the tube-shaped carrying case; When it's time to play, simply roll out the board flat; The board measures 14.4 x 13.6 x 0.04 inch (36.6 x 34.5 x 0.1 centimeter); The entire set weighs 1.12kg (2.5 lbs)
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8. Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game (Beginner and Elementary Go Books)
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9. Smart Go Board Game
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10. John N. Hansen Go Game with Wood Board
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11. Yellow Mountain Imports Go Game Set with Bamboo Go Board - 0.8 Inch Bamboo Board - Sustainably Sourced - Single Convex Yunzi Stones - Reversible 19x19 and 13x13 Playing Grids
A Must Have Go Game Set (Bamboo): This durable, sustainable set comes with a sturdy and beautiful board measuring 18.5 x 17.3 x 0.8 inches (47 x 44 x 2 centimeters).Perfect For Long & Short Games: This reversible Go game set lets you play the standard longer-form game on the 19x19 side and a more in...
13. Go for Beginners
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17. Philos 3220 Go - Go-Set, Tournament, Game Board with feet
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18. Yellow Mountain Imports Bamboo 0.8-Inch Etched Reversible 19x19 / 13x13 Go Game Set Board with 9.2mm Double Convex Yunzi Stones and Bamboo Wood Bowls Set
- Etched, Reversible Go Board (Goban): 19x19 playing field on one side and 13x13 on the other; The 19x19 is for standard gameplay, while the 13x13 is great for learning rules and fundamentals and for quick games; The beautifully etched board measures 18.6 x 17.4 x 0.8 inch (47.3 x 44.2 x 2 centimeters) with Chinese standard size grids of 22 x 23.5 millimeters
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- Double Convex Stones: Yunzi stones have been made for almost a thousand years from the Yunnan Province in southern China; They're beautiful to look at, carry a nice heavy feel, and possess excellent 'snap' qualities; They're also the official stones of all professional Chinese Weiqi (Go) tournaments; Each stone measures 9.2 x 21 millimeters (about 0.36 x 0.83 inch)
- Set of 2 Bamboo Bowls: Each bowl measures 6.3 x 4.3 inches (16 x 11 centimeters); Securing bowl straps with hook and loop fasteners accompany the bowls to keep the lids secure during storage and transport; A vinyl carrying case for the bowls is also included
- The Way to Go: Included is Karl Baker's beginner classic booklet explaining the essential rules and strategies of Go
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I got a lot out of the following books:
Opening Theory Made Easy As its title suggests, this is limited to the opening but is still a great way to improve your game and easy for beginners to comprehend. I think I first read through this when I was around 17-18k and got a lot out of it. It's not about josekis but moreso principles to keep in mind in the beginning with a lot of great examples and explanations.
Second Book of Go This book was essentially tailor-made for people like you looking to proceed from elementary materials. The only problem is it seems to be out of print. I picked it up for about $20 2 years ago but I can't find it for under $100 on either Amazon or GoGameGuru.
Learn to Play Go Volume II This is part of a 5 book set that is pretty hit-or-miss for me. Volume I is good but probably covers the same materials as Go For Beginners. Volume II is a nice overview of the major extensions from stones (one point jump, knight's move, etc.) with a 20-25 assessment section at the end. Learn to Play Go Volume III isn't very good but I thought Volumes IV and V in the series were worth buying.
Go by Example This is the only book on my list written by a non-pro (well actually I don't think Richard Bozulich ever played professionally but the guy is responsible for the English translation of every go book ever and has written a fair share on his own so I'm guessing he's a decently strong player) and I think he's around an 8k or something, or at least was last time I checked. He plays online and has some specific insights for people playing online (such as not following the pace of your opponent) and reviews games he found on KGS. It has a bunch of examples and analysis and takes a different approach than the other older books I listed.
Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go You'll probably get more out of this once you're at around 16k or so but it's widely considered the best book on go. Plus Kageyama is a pretty entertaining (and very opinionated) writer. Covers all aspects of the game.
https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Play-Go-Masters-Ultimate/dp/1453632891
You've made a great choice deciding you want to play this game. It's awesome.
The above book (it's a 5 part series) was my introduction and was very helpful for helping me get stronger. See my posts in :
https://www.reddit.com/r/baduk/comments/bed32g/learn_to_play_go_post_brain_tumor_surgery_version/el76mlm/?context=8&depth=9 (click "show parent comments" to see the whole conversation)
Also, I would recommend playing online, you can get more progress by playing (and reviewing) games with real people. I recommend KGS, the Kiseido Go Server, it's a pretty social Go server, so there's almost always people who will review your games with you, if you ask. I'm on there as LeGoSam if you'd like me to teach you, although I'm not too strong. \^\^
Anyway, I hope I can help this way!
>https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Play-Go-Masters-Ultimate/dp/1453632891
>You've made a great choice deciding you want to play this game. It's awesome.
>The above book (it's a 5 part series) was my introduction and was very helpful for helping me get stronger. See my posts in :
>https://www.reddit.com/r/baduk/comments/bed32g/learn_to_play_go_post_brain_tumor_surgery_version/el76mlm/?context=8&depth=9 (click "show parent comments" to see the whole conversation)
>Also, I would recommend playing online, you can get more progress by playing (and reviewing) games with real people. I recommend KGS, the Kiseido Go Server, it's a pretty social Go server, so there's almost always people who will review your games with you, if you ask. I'm on there as LeGoSam if you'd like me to teach you, although I'm not too strong. ^^
>Anyway, I hope I can help this way!
Thanks so much!
Since no one has tossed out this idea yet, I would look into Janice Kim's books as well http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Play-Go-Masters-Ultimate/dp/1453632891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372733697&sr=8-1&keywords=janice+kim. They are well organized and concise. More appropriate for you if you're just looking for broad points about the game. If you've decided to get compulsively stronger though, then you will definitely need other books.
And if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the suggestions, my question to you is how serious you are about the game. If this is just for fun and casual play, definitely start with Janice Kim's book. Most of the other advice given is for players looking to become as strong a player as possible.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me.
How many games have you played so far? If you've played less than 30:
Here is one written by a famous professional:
http://www.amazon.com/Go-Complete-Introduction-Beginner-Elementary/dp/4906574505/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It's a book that jumps right into the game, very steadily teaching one important concept at a time. I'd recommend it as a first introduction over other books (Iwamoto's introduction).
The Interactive Way to Go is also a very good resource for learning your first tactics.
Play often!
EDIT: But then again, Learn to Play Go #1 is still a great book, and it covers pretty much what you would see in the above book but at a more leisurely pace, and leaves you with a good second step in Book 2. I think Learn to Play Go #1 and #2 would be a good start.
I haven't seen this board in the wild, but judging from the surrounding boxes I would wager it is around 14 inches or so. I would be very surprised to find a full sized board, let alone one worth 40 bucks. I would expect cardboard with plastic stones. Although it might be a full sized folding wood board with glass. Impossible to know without finding one.
What you could do is ask the shopkeep to open the box so you can see how it is. They should be happy to do so.
If you are looking for something to play casually on in this price range, I would vote for this http://www.amazon.com/World-Wise-Imports-22801-Smart/dp/B0042QPNSC
It is a full size vinyl on cloth type board with glass/ceramic type stones. I picked it up a couple months ago and it is absolutely suitable for play. It isn't as nice to use as a proper wood board with nice quality stones, but it IS 40 bucks so it doesn't matter as much if someone comes by and spills spaghetti sauce all over it. Much easier to transport too.
I'm not a terribly good player, but as someone who is not quite a beginner anymore, I'd just like to say that joseki isn't really important when you're starting out. I'd suggest just looking joseki up after a game and seeing where you might have gone wrong or different ways to play out certain approaches. Joseki are tools, and as with any art or craft the only real way to learn how to use them in the beginning is trial and error, and not blind memorization.
That being said, I use the joseki webpages mentioned here to play through areas I wasn't sure about, or think I may have made a stupid mistake in, and that seems to have taken me to in range of SDK.
There are also, of course, books on Joseki such as 38 Basic Joseki which will endeavor to teach you more about the ideas behind the Joseki. I personally haven't gotten that far yet, and find Life and Death problems, Tesuji, and just shape in general to be a better use of my time.
Hope this helps, and good luck with your studies! As always, just learning what is most interesting to you is rarely a bad thing, so if you want to learn the variations of the Large Avalanche, then I wish you good travels. :)
ok, so it's not like you are stuck at 20k after playing a few hundred games. This is really just about learning the fundamentals and practicing.
Personally, I like Janice Kim's "Learn to Play Go" series. http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Play-Go-Masters-Ultimate/dp/1453632891
They are simple, easy to read, and cover the information in a clear, progressive way. Most times I teach people, I have them go through the whole series twice while playing a few practice games a week and doing go problems. Usually by that time they are mid teen kyu and starting get grasp the strategy.
I also use Goproblems.com a lot. You need to learn strategy and tactics. Strategy you get from studying high level games, reading, watching videos. tactics you get from practicing, and goproblems help a ton here!
Good luck!
We are starting regular tournaments for this subreddit, you have missed out this time but in a few weeks we will start afresh, you should join in, we have several beginners taking part, plus you will get your games reviewed.
Also join your local club, it'll work wonders for your interest.
As for books this series are great for getting your head around the first concepts, if you buy why not share with your friends to lower the costs?
A suggestion, if I may ? If, like me, you're the kind of guy/gal that loves books and learning from them, this is what (I believe) you're looking for :
The Second Book of Go, by Richard Bozulich
It covers superficially all important topics : capturing races, basic life and death, tesuji, shape, the opening, joseki, middle and end game. This is the book you need when you're telling yourself "Ok so I've got the veru basics down ; what now ?" Highly recommended and since, as a near-master level chess player you certainly have a great reading ability, going through this book should be a breeze.
There is a collection called The Xuanxuan Qijing of 1347
The Gateway to All Marvels, by John Fairbairn is a nice rendition of these: https://www.amazon.com/Gateway-All-Marvels-John-Fairbairn-ebook/dp/B0085MJ6F0
I bought it off smart go books and really enjoyed it - still need to finish it though: https://gobooks.com/books.html - I love how it calls out the techniques used to solve a lot of the problems.
Well, the bowls are light wooden, and has the right sound when you close them, and are beautiful.
The clam shell stones (white stones) are beautifully made of clams, if you hold them up to the light, you can see the clam structure (they have more detailed pictures on the site)
The slate (black stones), well, ok it is slate ... but hey, better than plastic.
And finally the board is nicely made out of new kaya (spruce) and not lacquered but oiled. Unlike a typically "club board" which could be just colored laminated wood. Even the thinnest give off a sound when you place a stone.
Also the sizes of board and stones are bigger than many "toy versions".
Define cheap? $25? $50? $75? Are you just looking for something to play on, or do you want something that feels comfortable to play on? Is it for on the go, for go clubs, or just something for home?
https://shop.gogameguru.com/
Shipping is a bit expensive, but the glass stones are preferred over the plastic. You can get a decent set (with shipping in the US) for $90 USD, so I can't imagine CA being much more (economy set), or they have the intrepid set for ~$70 USD. I wouldn't recommend the bento box, unless you have a board, unless this is meant to be packed and taken anywhere without fuss (even still, I'd recommend a foldable board over the cloth).
https://www.amazon.ca/John-N-Hansen-Game-Board/dp/B00000IZPL/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458618243&sr=8-3&keywords=go
For $27 CAD, with free shipping.
I'm not a fan of this set, its tiny and the go stones are plastic. But it'll do in a pinch.
It's hard to cheese a victory at the end. What Redmond didn't explain about calculating endgame moves is that the efficiency of a move can be determined by the change in points divided by the number of moves from both players to settle the position. This was described by mathematicians (who weren't originally Go players themselves) in the book Chilling Point. After reading that book and doing some of the exercises, your endgame will get really good. The better you become, the earlier the endgame is for you.
Other redditors have given some glorious suggestions. I think that they are all skipping an important step.
I would suggest that your next book be The Second Book of Go. It is a great overview of all of the different parts of the game that most other books will focus on. I didn't read it until I had dabbled in several other books.
After that, I would suggest Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go, or Tesuji.
Links below:
The Second Book of Go (Beginner and Elementary Go Books) https://www.amazon.com/dp/4906574319/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XkoQwbJ8B07T7
Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go (Beginner and Elementary Go Books) https://www.amazon.com/dp/4906574289/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_DmoQwbJ9A9P2G
Tesuji https://www.amazon.com/dp/4906574122/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_knoQwbQAE1MKJ
Go By Example by Neil Moffatt was OK, I read it at around 13 kyu and had already learned most of what was in it unfortunately,(?) But I think I would've appreciated reading it at around 20kyu. It's a finebook that had some useful info here and there. I think it's a fine cheap book that's targeted to ddk players.
http://www.amazon.com/Go-Example-Correcting-common-mistakes/dp/1453851259
I think that there are fabric boards that are also magnetic. That could make hanging one easier.
This is the board I was thinking of:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Single-Convex-Plastic-Stones/dp/B000JHSORK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=magnetic+go+board&qid=1562157293&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1
I haven't personally bought it, but it seems interesting. Also, being travel size might be better for you since space is an issue.
Very first thing - you need to be aware of ladders!
Kageyama says "If you want to capture stones, hold up two fingers and say to yourself: 'Can I capture with the net?' and 'Can I capture with the ladder?'"
Ladders are really easy - they're an unbranching sequence - so you should learn them and avoid embarrassment like the sequence starting at 16. You run into this repeatedly in the game - even if you don't see the ladder right off, you should recognize early that you're in one and stop and play somewhere else.
Even more important, you should always be thinking of trying to join your stones together. Time and again your opponent cuts you!
You also allow your opponent to control what's happening. If you're going to lose one or two stones, ignore them - play somewhere else that takes a lot of territory.
And play a lot of games!
Good luck...
As an alternative, the Elementary Go Series is pretty good too. You should check out Tesuji and Life and Death. Personally I found these more helpful as a beginner since things are organized and explained.
Or, for totally free you can work through Cho Chikun's Encylclopedia of Life and Death (avilable here) which is a ridiculously good resource for learning to read.
Try one of Neil Moffatt's books. If you already know the rules - and it seems like you do - then Go by example: correcting common mistakes in double digit kyu play may be suitable. And if it's not suitable - well, it's very cheap too so you won't have wasted much money :-)
At your level, I don't recommend formal lessons. Just play lots of games quickly, preferably face-to-face at a club so that your stronger opponents can more quickly and easily point things out to you.
There are lots of apps and online resources, as others have mentioned. Sensei's Library is always a good first stop for any go questions.
There are several good books on joseki, which go more in depth into the reasoning behind each joseki than most online resources do. I personally like 38 Basic Joseki. It's a good starter book for joseki.
There are many introductory Go books. This was my first book: http://www.amazon.com/Go-Beginners-Kaoru-Iwamoto/dp/0394733312/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HMBN75J4H846QMG7WGC
Though, I've heard Learn to Play Go by Janice Kim is good. There's also A Complete Introduction to Go by Cho Chikun, one of the most famous players.
After you read an introductory book, it might be a good idea to start learning about the opening of the game. Some good choices are "In The Beginning" by Ishigure Ikuro or "Opening Theory Made Easy" by Otake Hideo
Another book that's considered a classic is Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go by Toshiro Kageyama. This is a fun book to read. Kageyama has a lighthearted way of explaining and often makes jokes, but unfortunately Amazon seems to be out of stock at the moment.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000JHSORK/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_21_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=WAWVJFNAHGGY68EMBWRX
I very much like this board. Lots of utility and pretty good quality for under $50. It's large enough. Not an option if you are looking for a wooden board though.
I suck at go and am definitely lower ranked than you. But I have a copy of Second Book of Go that I flip through from time to time and my impression is that it is a good survey of all the various topics one might need to improve at to get really good at Go.
This Board and These Stones are around the same price and make for a decent travel set. I don't have experience with the magnetic sets but I'm always afraid they will not be standard size and they'll lack quality. This slotted board is decent. The stones aren't amazing but they're single convex and good for practicing variations. The grass knit bowls have tight fitting lids making them decent for travel.
As others have suggested, I would just spend more money on a decent set, but if you're looking for standard size, and you want something to travel with that is around $50, I think these are the best option at that price point.
There’s also this: Magnetic Go Board with Single Convex Magnetic Plastic Stones Game Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JHSORK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DGZ5AbWCJDCYE
I have this and it’s actually quite nice and compact. It’s good for playing somewhere where tablespace is limited. We use them at a group I meet with that plays at a bar.
Cotsen is a nice tournament. Find a way to record your games if you can't remember all the moves after the game. You can bring some graph paper and a pen or there are some printable kifu diagrams somewhere. If your rank is correct I would guess you're going to use an excalibur clock, which is a chess clock like this https://www.amazon.com/Excalibur-Chess-Timer-Digital-See-Displays/dp/B00006699U. The stones are in Ing Bowls so you can look up how to get all the stones out of those also. Expect to play some handicap games, maybe even some larger handicaps, it's possible you could take or give 6 stones.
Its a simple beginner book, but you're 20k so...
https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Joseki-Elementary-Beginner-Books/dp/4906574114
If you're limiting yourself to free online resources, I cant think of many besides edigo and josekipedia.
Honestly I don't think joseki should be high on your priority list until you progress to low ddk. Some just follow it without understanding it, and then mess up when the opponent doesn't play joseki.
Thanks! I think I got it off Amazon. Bamboo board and single convex stones from Yellow Mountain Imports. I'm on my phone right now otherwise I'd post a link. I picked up some double convex stones later but I still use the board.
Edit: I think it was this one, although I think the price may have gone up a bit, and when I got it the stones were made from a harder plastic like a pool ball. Almost a ceramic. They sell a board with double-convex stones now too!
Ultrasound cleaners are awesome, cheap, and so useful:
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We use these at club.
They're a little cheap, nothing fancy, but whacking them after a turn is very satisfying.
Link to the book on Amazon for those who care: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Fundamentals-Beginner-Elementary-Books/dp/4906574289/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Lessons+in+the+Fundamentals+of+Go&qid=1564164912&s=gateway&sr=8-1
It is this set here: https://www.amazon.de/Philos-3220-Bang-Turniergr%C3%B6%C3%9Fe-Strategiespiel/dp/B000O522KM
I bought the same set this june, when I started with go. It's a great board for the price.
Go for Beginners by Iwamoto is cheap and excellent.
The "Graded Go Problems for Beginners" series would be good to have.
If you have an iPad, it might be a bit soon, but SmartGo Kifu has a ton of graded problems. And it's never too soon to look at pro games. You don't have to study them, but it's better to play through them then watch random games on IGS/KGS.
For a book about the core foundations of go, Kageyama's Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go.
My favorite is "Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go", by far!
I had a similar problem when I was starting out. I read [this](https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Play-Masters-Guide-Ultimate/dp/1453632891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518124564&sr=8-1&keywords=learn+to+play+go
) book and found I had a much better grasp of the game and was able to progress.
https://www.amazon.com/Tesuji-James-Davies/dp/4906574122
This is a good book to start with...
A book popular in Japan for beginners is the one linked written by Cho Chikun.
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Complete-Introduction-Beginner-Elementary/dp/4906574505/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cho+chikun&qid=1570143905&sr=8-1#customerReviews
There is another book, also for beginners, but they do not have an English translation.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/おぼえたての碁―はじめたばかりの碁がたちまち強くなる-趙-治勲/dp/448087271X/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=dashaus-22&linkCode=w00&linkId=&creativeASIN=448087271X
This is a fantastic book, but probably not for complete beginners. Maybe from (approximatively) 12k up to 1 dan, altough I think weaker players can enjoy it too.
Lessons in the Fundamentals of Go
I recommend this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Go-Complete-Introduction-Beginner-Elementary/dp/4906574505/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372717964&sr=8-1&keywords=cho+chikun
I think both concepts have some truth to them. Are there specific exercises/sites/books you would recommend for working on my fighting skills. In the past I've spent a lot of time with the Life and Death book
Amazon is fine if you don't want expensive slate&shell.
This set is solid quality and $110. I think it's out of stock right now, but you can find similar products. Search YM Imports too.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KL0DL5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think I might have solved my own problem.. I don't think this is the exact book I saw at my go club, but I think it is a copy or another translation of the book!
https://www.amazon.com/Gateway-All-Marvels-John-Fairbairn-ebook/dp/B0085MJ6F0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Here is the amazon page of the product.
Summary: Bamboo board. Yunzi stones.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053TF684/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1485841855&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=go+board&dpPl=1&dpID=51m-kKidZLL&ref=plSrch
His book is now on my list of things to read.
Tesjui the Book
Sorry, typo. I meant Kageyama