Highway to 1 Dan! When, What, and How to Practice

Hey all! You spoke on Reddit, and I listened! I figured I'd kick off the first video with general tips on how I practice. What sorts of things I think about, etc. There isn't any actual 'Go' talked about here, but I think making sure you know how to practice is the best place to start.
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[@seventus]

So, I've found that the absolute best way to read books like attack and defense is to read one chapter to get a new idea, then go and play a bunch of games and try to actively apply what I've learned. If I learned a new Chinese fuseki variation then I'll go and try that out in a few games. It helps stuff stick very well. I think this method is the best possible way to study books with alot of material.

[@InSente]

+SeV great advice, yeah I've found that when trying to read a book all the way through I get overwhelmed and lose interest. I'll start going one chapter at a time and see where that gets me!

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

Just get possessed by a long dead go master.

[@pizoteuno]

Thanks so much for this! You've pointed out a number of mistakes I was making, most notably the study trap, which has made me afraid to play, exactly as you said. This was very encouraging for me. I'd love to meet you across a goban some day!

[@zelliko]

I want nothing more than to Play more Go you inspire me all the time. I admire you so much and I am proud of your success. Keep making this awesome content!!!!!

[@InSente]

+Zelliko Gaming thanks so much!! you helped me get started way back in July so I gotta thank you too XD

[@CosmicNana1]

Congrats on your rank-up! Video brought up some excellent points. As a beginner, it is important that I have a learning system, but also have fun. You showed how to do that. Very good job!

[@IKP1000]

Congratulations. And thanks for great advice there, much of it hits home...

[@kirknorman2403]

Just found your channel. Thanks this is helpful!

[@Pabloparsil]

The more you study without playing, the more the next game will feel like an exam

[@zacharywood2966]

hey, theyres nothing wrong with watching amvs all day! XD

[@kiraPh1234k]

When I first started, I studied hard. Reading books full through, back to back. I didn't have the internet and had little people to play with. Then I got to house sit for my friend and ranked up from nothing to 7k KGS all in less than a month including the games and the book reading. It is certainly important to play games, I think it is equally important to study, this study contains knowledge of the ages and Go is a complex game. As long as you can absorb and understand the information, pure study sessions can be amazing for your skill.

[@InSente]

+kiraPh1234k Oh for sure. That's why I like reviewing my games with stronger players so much, I get real application-based lessons that I can study in isolation separately. At one point my opening was so bad I was horribly behind every game, so a player suggested I study direction of play fro a few weeks, and it worked wonders. At some point I'm sure I'll have to read a book seriously haha

[@steliostoulis1875]

I used to watch AMVs all day too

[@sharingmatters]

In Sente, great video. I will start playing more. Which platform/server to start on as a beginner?

[@matthewarney1068]

So when you going to Japan? I wanna see you in a tournament

[@Herv3]

I sneezed while on tygem and they gave me a rank of 9dan

[@ulm81gtr]

Hey In Sente, do you have an advice for the board scale, do you remember if/how long you played rather 13x13 or 9x9 than 19x19, or did you just go to the 19x19 as soon as you got the rules?

[@acidboards]

That was really helpful, thanks! Do you play go vs. A.I. or always against other humans?

[@InSente]

I usually always play against humans, but AI can be a great tool to review games with!

[@babblefrog]

It looks like you are not familiar with this adage: Power corrupts, PowerPoint corrupts absolutely.

[@felixbuckman4275]

Im 5kyu and I thought the video was quite helpful. thanks

[@georginaK21]

Do you still play go? What is your rank like 5 years later?

[@sander31415]

What time settings do you recommend? Blitz can reinforce bad habits and not reading, but it can be hard to find time for something like a 45m+5x30s game. Correspondence go: yes/no/maybe? Analysis mode: do you ever use it?

[@InSente]

+sander31415 so as of now, my standard time is 15-20 min for each player. If I'm very busy, I usually play a blitz game, so my time settings depend on my schedule tbh haha. Blitz can actually be really helpful I've found. Because you're playing more instinctively on blitz, it's easier to spot where you're instinctive weaknesses are. analyzing mistakes from a blitz game can actually really help you improve, because it shows what you're most likely to do out of habit.

[@Kianquenseda]

The second book in Go Amazon wants over $70 for it. Is there a cheaper way to get that book ?

[@bryanchu5379]

1p in TEN MONTHS???? JEEEEEEEZ

[@sharingmatters]

2 games a day that is around 1h?

[@shades1756]

Lies. Go is not just a game -- Go is life!

[@frog1624]

hey man, do you know a way to play go on mobile?

[@InSente]

+Abood Jassim So I've ever tried it, but I know there's an app called Wbaduk where you can play on mobile. Can't say whether it's good or not though haha

[@frog1624]

+In Sente ok, thanks.btw , your channel is amazing the videos are so educational so keep up the good work.👍👍

[@frog1624]

+In Sente ok, thanks.btw , your channel is amazing the videos are so educational so keep up the good work.👍👍

[@JMontoya94]

pandanet

[@JohnWaltz]

I use the KGS android application

[@brendanhansknecht4650]

I definitely need to play more and study less

[@sharingmatters]

Are you afraid to play too? :-) I still feel that I am not good enough.