3 Kyu to 1 Kyu - Reaching New Heights

Recommended Duration: 3-5 Months

Focus Areas: Skill Development for SDKs, AI Reviews, Tsumego Mastery, 19x19 Strategies

Now you’re getting closer to my level, and I’m very happy to know that, let’s play a game sometimes.

🔑 Essential Lectures for SDKs

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1. Step-by-step follow the Korean Tutorial Series - Becoming 3 Kyu
2. Enhance your basics with Dwyrin’s Back to Basic & and push your limits with his Murder Monday Videos.
3. Undurstand AI-inspired moves through AI Josekis by Michael Redmond 9P
4. Dive deep into strategy with Advanced Go Lessons by Go Magic.
5. A series of 7 lectures by In-Seong Hwang 8 Dan Go Teacher: It will help you find new perspectives on the game.

🤖 AI Reviews

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Analyzing your games with AI is crucial for improvement. Use these tools to identify patterns, refine strategies, and eliminate bad habits:

1. AI Sensei: Best feature is the ability to set the review’s rank.
2. Katrain: Best for getting to play teaching games with KataGo AI.

🧩 More Tsumegos: Master the Art of Puzzles

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1. Complete the Magical Academy Section of Go Magic’s Skill Tree.
2. Try the different tsumego sites from the Resources Page.

🕹️ Play, Experiment, and Evolve!

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By now, you have the tools to reach 1 Kyu. To solidify your progress:

• Focus on eliminating bad habits.
• Experiment with different playing styles—it keeps the game fresh and boosts your adaptability.

Consistency is key. Even if you stumble and drop ranks, use the experience to climb back stronger.

Work in Progress

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This roadmap is constantly evolving as I refine my own journey to becoming a solid dan player. Since reaching 1 Dan, I’ve experimented with various styles, dropped ranks, and climbed back up to 1 Kyu.

There’s still more to add—specific lectures and niche techniques—but for now, enjoy the resources here.

I’m also working on a free Lectures Directory, hopefully the early version will be released soon.

Don’t miss: In-Seong Hwang’s in-depth Go lectures. They’re a personal favorite!