Cutting and Connecting | Basic Go Techniques: Lesson 4

[@shoootle]

The act of playing Go offers a wealth of insights into life principles. Thank you for yet another great video.

[@GoMagic]

We're happy you like it =)

[@Staff936]

I am blown away at how well these principles are laid out and taught, just started Go this week and this is all very helpful. Also shoutout to the editing, appreciate the extra work for the polish.

[@GoMagic]

We're delighted that our video could be of use to you!

[@ReflectionOcean]

Apply principles of unity from fables to strengthen your game strategy 0:07 Connect your stones in Go to increase their strength and resilience 0:50 Utilize central points to connect your stones and disconnect your opponent's 1:04 Create flexible and strong stone connections, like the Tiger's mouth, to enhance your position 3:48 Remember the principle of "divide and conquer" to maintain control in strategic games 4:15 Take opportunities to cut and gain advantage without necessarily capturing stones 4:53 Adapt your connection methods based on the changing conditions of the game 7:01 Stay vigilant to adapt to the shifts in the game and know when to cut or connect 9:44

[@fredferes1]

It would be really great and interesting to have this way to view and descriptions in each video

[@JuaniMoyano]

Thanks a lot for these lessons

[@GoMagic]

Always happy to help fellow Go enthusiasts =)

[@latostadorano]

Kosumiii? :O Pretty shapes? Anomalies of the first line? :O do you have that link? :) I love the lessons n__n thanks! I just found about a Go club in my city, in Mexico, Guadalajara, already in touch with them, very grateful for the videos, Go Magic, I did a huge research and you're pure gold :)

[@GoMagic]

Ohhh Guadalajara, amazing!! Have fun playing Go there!

[@stray_vrtx]

Would have never been able to learn this game without you! Thank you

[@GoMagic]

That means the world to us! 😊

[@coder1852]

Thanks for the lessons, they helped so much!!!

[@GoMagic]

It’s great to know you enjoyed the video. Your feedback makes it all worthwhile.

[@b1gbaf]

Love this series

[@GoMagic]

🥰

[@dpend]

Love these videos. I’m slowing progressing up from 25 kyu and it’s so fun to gradually understand more

[@GoMagic]

Thanks for the love! Keep having fun and happy playing! ☺

[@chrisfeltman1902]

Very helpful to a beginner like me!

[@pammallery1369]

You explain so well and make it make so much sense thank you so much❤

[@GoMagic]

Thank you! We’re so happy you enjoyed the video, and your support keeps us motivated. 🥰

[@alvarocastroregueiro]

Omg the game is so good! So similar to chess in the way that you can offer pawns or pieces in order to gain a positional advantage! It’s all about positional play! Just look like you lose until the very last move! Jajajajaja Magnificient. 7:21 Yeah it’s like chess. It’s not about attacking or defending moves, it’s about The move. Using prophylactic thinking, restrictive play, those concepts.

[@mrdelacroix]

I am loving this channel ❤

[@GoMagic]

Thanks!

[@vgeorge97]

This is really great content! Thanks for making these ❤

[@GoMagic]

=)

[@samzheng5803]

love these videos! can't wait for the next one.

[@GoMagic]

More to come!

[@msmith6422]

Brilliant set of lessons for newbie like me

[@GoMagic]

More stuff coming =) Stay tuned!

[@b1gbaf]

You should do game commentary! (Or do you do that already?) introduce us newbies to high level games

[@GoMagic]

Thanks for the suggestion! We’ll definitely consider it. Stay tuned! 😊

[@stray_vrtx]

@@GoMagicyesss lets go

[@Trevie3]

Great stuff

[@yusufc1826]

9:15 I just didn't understand a concept here: when black doesn't connect and white attack the gap, black needs to put a stone on the first line and reduces the teritory by 1. Let me tell by the shape: If black connects, the teritory is (let's say closing at the right most black) 7x1. But if white attacks, it becomes 4x1 + 2x1 = 6. Am I missing something here?

[@GoMagic]

Nope. By connecting on the 1st line, Black loses 1 point, but at the same time they can spend this move to get more than 1 point by playing elsewhere.

[@vadimjamar8589]

Hi ! I'm beginning to learn Go and i have a question on the last exemple, isnt letting white "splitting" our stones lead to one less territory in the end ? Is one move not worth saving one point ? Or is a move elsewhere like consolidating another corner worth more than one point in the end ? Thank you for your videos, it really helps me in my journey ;)

[@GoMagic]

Consolidating another corner would cost more in the end

[@nathangrimberg5989]

This old fable is also beautifully illustrated in the simpsons lol.

[@stephenmitchell617]

Is your bundle of sticks cinnamon?

[@GoMagic]

Yeah, why not =D

[@bulatog380]

I can apply this game in real life.

[@GoMagic]

Absolutely!