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Go Strategy Guide

This Quick Go Strategy Guide outlines essential strategies for the opening, midgame, and endgame phases of the game. Key points include starting in the corners, attacking weak groups, and prioritizing big moves in the endgame. General advice emphasizes whole-board balance, learning from mistakes, and playing with intent.

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Go Strategy Guide

This Quick Go Strategy Guide outlines essential strategies for the opening, midgame, and endgame phases of the game. Key points include starting in the corners, attacking weak groups, and prioritizing big moves in the endgame. General advice emphasizes whole-board balance, learning from mistakes, and playing with intent.

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Jakub Krykwiński
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Quick Go Strategy Guide

Opening (Fuseki)
- Start in the corners, then expand to sides.

- Avoid playing too close to strong stones (overconcentration).

- Play high moves for influence, low moves for territory.

- Balance framework-building with responding to approaches.

Midgame (Chuban)
- Attack weak groups, but don’t overplay.

- Play lightly—don't overdefend or create heavy shapes.

- Use forcing moves (sente) to keep the initiative.

- If behind, look for opportunities to invade or reduce.

Endgame (Yose)
- Count! Decide whether you need to play safe or risky.

- Play big sente moves before small gote ones.

- Don’t waste moves filling neutral points too early.

- Estimate point value: aim to play the biggest moves first.

General Advice
- Always consider whole-board balance before making a local move.

- Sacrifice a few stones if it brings greater profit elsewhere.

- Review your own games—mistakes are your best teacher.

- Play with intent: ask yourself, 'What am I trying to accomplish?'

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