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[Tidbit] Yu Bin Talks About Calculation In Weiqi

Posted on April 17, 2016 by tchan001

Calculation in weiqi is a combination of three factors: Reading Depth, Selection and Position Judgement. This kind of calculation occurs in every game played. Pure calculation strength is the path I follow, a path you must follow: Being able to calculate fifty … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] On How A Grown-Up Can Self-learn Weiqi from Tygem 2D to 8D

Posted on April 2, 2016 by tchan001

The original Chinese essay was written in 2007 by 烟飘万里 and can be found here with the revised edition here. The original English version was titled “To become a master of Go is not easy, but to become an amateur 5D or 6D is … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Chinese Weiqi Poem (not translated)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by tchan001

An example of a Chinese poem used as a memory tool for weiqi proverbs and maxims. Not really going to help with your memory if translated into English as it is intended to be poetic and short. But if you … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] How one Chinese go player went from Tygem 7D to 9D

Posted on July 10, 2013 by tchan001

I found a post on a Chinese forum from an amateur who shares his experience of rising from Tygem 7D to 9D. I thought it would be a good idea to paraphrase and share this with the readers of my … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] The Concentrated Essence of Strategy

Posted on April 25, 2013 by tchan001

In an old book on strategy by B.H. Liddell Hart called “The Strategy of Indirect Approach”, he conducts a study of wars throughout history and digests his findings into one basic principle and eight axioms of strategy. I think it … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Calculation Theory Adapted from Chess

Posted on January 20, 2013 by tchan001

There is a recent chess book for chess grandmaster preparation called “Calculations” by Jacob Aagaard in which he talks about calculation theory in a very broad sense. I believe that such an approach is a worthwhile study so I have … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Weiqi Study Method and Overview of Study Content

Posted on August 27, 2012 by tchan001

Weiqi Study Method and Overview of Study Content 围棋的学习方法和学习内容概述 by Fang Tianfeng 方天丰 8p When learning weiqi you must first determine the goal of your study. If you only want to learn the rules of the game, it will only … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Caring for Urushi Lacquerware

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tchan001

Caring for Urushi Lacquerware Urushi, a natural lacquer used in Japanese lacquerware, is naturally cured through a process of oxidation and polymerization into a material with remarkable properties for a natural substance. Once hardened, urushi forms a tough and scratch … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] Ten Rules of Go

Posted on April 11, 2012 by tchan001

Ten Rules of Go 围棋十诀 　　不得贪胜，入界宜缓。 　　攻彼顾我，弃子争先。 　　舍小就大，逢危须弃。 　　慎勿轻速，动须相应。 　　彼强自保，势孤取和。 不得贪胜 Don’t be greedy for victory. Don’t overextend. When you are ahead in the game, strengthen your weaknesses before taking additional risk. Keep situations simple when in a winning position. … Continue reading →

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[Tidbit] A Few Pointers for Doing Life and Death Drills (abridged paraphrased translation)

Posted on November 16, 2011 by tchan001

A loosely translated abridged paraphrased version of the section “A Few Pointers for Doing Life and Death Drills 进行死活训练的几点提示” from the book Korean Baduk Classic Life and Death Drills. —————- No matter what your level is, there are several principles … Continue reading →

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