25 Kyu to 20 Kyu - A Beginner's Guide to Progressing in Go
Master the Fundamentals | Go Game Roadmap
Estimated Time to Complete: 3 Weeks
Primary Focus: Building Fundamentals on a 13x13 Board
Ready to level up from 25 kyu to 20 kyu? This guide provides a curated roadmap to strengthen your Go fundamentals, featuring instructional videos, tsumego puzzles, essential proverbs, and hands-on practice. Let’s dive in!
🎥 Recommended Videos & Lectures
- Watch the Clossi Approach Series videos with “to 23k” in their titles(Videos 6 to 10): These videos are perfect for players in the 23k range and cover foundational strategies.
- Supplement your learning with Common Corner Shapes on Sensei’s Library.
- Dive into the 13x13 Fundamentals by Go Magic: to solidify your understanding of smaller boards.
- You can get their 13x13 course for free using 150 GoMagic coins in the Shop. 13x13 Fundamentals
- Understanding Shapes with Dsaun : to master the art of creating efficient and flexible shapes.
- Learn the nuances of capture races with Chapter 3 : Capture Race - by Here We GO
🧩 Tsumegos (Go Puzzles)
- Head over to GoMagic’s Skill Tree and complete ABCs of Magic to build your problem-solving skills.
- Challenge yourself with puzzles everyday onBlack to Play to sharpen your reading and decision-making abilities.
💡 Timeless Go Proverbs
- Learn and Apply Wisdom, Explore proverbs on the Sensei’s Wiki: These timeless sayings not only improve your game but often carry profound life lessons.
🎮 Play 13x13 Games
Once you’ve absorbed the material above, test your skills by playing at-least 50 games on a 13x13 board.
Play with human opponents on OGS to gain real-world experience and refine your strategies.
- Try not to play more than 5 ranked games each week.
📖 Essential Terminology
- Familiarize yourself with common Go terms using GoMagic’s Glossary
- Dive deeper into Expanded Terms on Sensei’s Wiki
After completing these steps, you’ll not only advance from 25 kyu to 20 kyu but also establish a solid foundation for further growth. Remember, consistent practice and curiosity are your greatest tools. Good luck, Have Fun!