• Started playing Go as my second field on 20201223.

  • Reasons for choosing Go:

    • I thought chess or shogi might be more popular, but since there is already a saturation of players online, the population doesn’t really matter.
    • I prefer the simplicity of the rules and stones compared to shogi.
    • I like the idea that complex things can be created from simple rules.
  • I want to grow by using my brain, like [@fladdict] studying shogi.

  • Maybe shogi is more game-like and interesting?

    • Well, I still feel like Go suits me better.
    • Well, in any case, I plan to focus on Go during the winter break.
  • Methods for growth:

  • Initial status at the start (202012):

    • I attended a Go class for about a year when I was in elementary school, and I vaguely remember those days.
      • I remember the basic rules.
      • I don’t know about joseki (opening patterns) (I may have known them at that time).
  • Phase 1: Acquiring the minimum knowledge

    • https://www.pandanet.co.jp/igonyumon/
      • Read this 10-day introductory course.
      • Learnings:
        • +10 for myself and -10 for the opponent are equivalent.
          • So, don’t forget to reduce the opponent’s territory.
        • When evaluating the board, ignore the t-axis and only look at the x and y axes.
          • The order in which stones are placed doesn’t matter.
        • It is important to cut the opponent’s stones.
          • Conditions for cutting effectively: the stones I cut are properly connected to other stones (connected).
          • Otherwise, even from the opponent’s perspective, it will appear that I cut my own stones.
            • “What I just placed” doesn’t matter (ignore the t-axis), if I don’t cut well, I will think I cut, but actually I will be the one getting cut.
        • Knowing how to respond when the enemy approaches is essential for moves like “ikken tobi” (one-space jump).
          • In theory, it can be handled in various ways, but if you can’t make the optimal move, you will be destroyed.
        • It is important to be able to see the board from various perspectives.
          • Even if it seems that certain stones are not protecting in one direction, they may be protecting in another direction.
        • The way to gain profit is not only by expanding territory.
          • It’s also about making moves that create weaknesses for the opponent.
          • (Similar, but) it’s about inducing the opponent to destroy their own territory.
        • Use the configuration of my stones in a “V” shape as a deterrent force against the opponent.
        • “Geta” (clogs), impressive when seen for the first time.
          • If you generalize this, you should make moves that have multiple effects on a single stone.
          • In the case of “geta,” it’s the restraint in two directions.
      • Thoughts:
        • Somehow, the “feeling of the stone placement and the fuzzy sensation of receiving” is not yet supported by logic.
          • (Sensation: it’s difficult for the opponent to approach from this side because there is pressure from this side.)
          • It comes from memories from elementary school, and I think the overall feeling is correct.
            • However, there may be incorrect sensations, and relying only on sensations is very vague, so I want to be able to logically support them for now.
  • Phase 2

    • Study while practicing.
      • Learnings from practice:
        • Once it is certain that something can be captured, it can be left alone (there are often critical situations where wasting one move is important).
        • If it becomes ko-like, there is no need to fear being captured (consider whether being captured will result in a loss).
    • Learnings from books:- Be conscious of taking the initiative and make moves accordingly.
  • Place pieces in positions that will be useful later on as well.

  • I might want to try keeping a log and analyzing matches that I have seriously engaged in.