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Yes, that would help. There are other things that would also help. Just now I'm in a holding pattern on learning Go. When I come back to it I'll go over basics
by dwc 14y ago
Yes, that would help. There are other things that would also help. Just now I'm in a holding pattern on learning Go. When I come back to it I'll go over basics again, play on small boards, and play more real time games. Anything else you'd recommend for me?
- btilly 14y agoThe biggest tip is that for a while you'll be playing high handicap games. Don't try to attack. Just try to pick what to defend. If while your attacker carves out a chunk you manage to defend a bigger chunk, you'll win. As you improve in defense, your handicap comes down. After a while you'll find that the skills you're learning in defense also apply to attack. And the very first rule to learn is that if you create a solid wall and leave someone with little space, their stones will either die or be left alive on little territory. Which happens doesn't matter to you, and you don't have to figure out the details - just keep on limiting them and things will work out. If ever it comes to direct conflict, you'll give them opportunities - that is the game they need you to play to have a chance. So don't give them the opportunity. Oh, and always start a wall at least 1 space away from them to limit their tactical chances.