20 Kyu to 15 Kyu - More Thrilling Go Games
Master Fuseki, Joseki, Shape, and Tsumego with this beginner-friendly guide to Go strategy on the 19x19 board.
Glad to see you here! These are the steps where your skills will start to shine and your love for Go will deepen. Let’s make it fun and rewarding!
Suggested Completion Time: At least 1 Month
Focus Areas: DDK Basics, Fuseki, Joseki, Shape, and 19x19 strategy
🎥 Must-Watch Videos
- Sharpen your understanding of shapes with Dsaun’s Shape Lecture
- Identify and eliminate Typical Mistakes that might be holding you back.
- Explore Go wisdom through Proverb Videos by Michael Redmond(Professional 9D) and Dwyrin 7D
- Dive into 19x19 videos(“to 19k” in their titles) of the Clossi Approach Series.
- Read full Clossi Approach Article
- Capturing Race 101
Bonus - Tonybe’s Beginner 19x19 Series
📑 What is Fuseki?
Fuseki simply means “Opening.” It’s your first step in laying the groundwork for a solid game.
- Learn the basics with Chapter 4 : Opening - by Here We GO
- Get creative with Fuseki ideas from Simple Baduk
📖 What is Joseki?
Joseki are common corner sequences where both players aim for balanced outcomes. Mastering them gives you a strong start.
- Start with Intro to Joseki by Clossius
- Learn to blend Joseki & Fuseki together for cohesive strategies with Clossius.
- Explore Common Beginner Josekis from Ryan Li(Professional 3 Dan)
- Alternatively, check out Nick Sibicky’s guide.
- Learn some common Joseki Mistakes and how to Punish from Stephanie Yin(1 Dan Professional)
🧩 Strengthen with Tsumegos (Puzzles)
- Progress through GoMagic’s Skill Tree and aim to complete Common Invasions in the School of Wizards.
- Solve recommended puzzles in GoProblems
- WeiqiHub - Thousands of tsumegos.
🎮 Play More GO!!
- Commit to playing 25 to 30 games on the 19x19 board to gain practical experience.
- Join the Site Ladders on OGS for fun tournaments.
- Become part of communities by joining online Groups/Forums. Find your rivals and mentors there.
I hope you’re enjoying the 19x19 introduction. Hone your 19x19 basics and don’t stress over mistakes, it happens. Good Luck, Have Fun!