This is the third in a series of tsumego walkthroughs for beginners. This problem is rated at 25 kyu. If you’re new to working tsumego (life & death problems) then you might want to watch my video on how to work them effectively. Also, if you’re interested in other tsumego problems, you can visit my Tsumego archive page.
For this problem, see if you can spot the correct opening move and try to read out the possible variations until you find one that works for black. Remember that tunnel vision is something to avoid as a go player. When you think you’ve got it, view the video below to see the solution and hear my comments.
Black to Save Six Stones
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I’d love to hear what you think about this walk through. Please leave a comment. Also, if you have a tsumego problem that you run across in your own study that you think others would enjoy, send it to me and I’ll record a walkthrough.
This is the fourth in a series of tsumego walkthroughs for intermediate players. This problem is rated for single digit kyu (SDK) players. If you’re interested in other tsumego problems, you can visit my Tsumego archive page.
See if you can spot the correct opening move and try to read out the possible variations until you find one that works for black. Once you think you’ve got it, or better yet, know you’ve got it because of your thoroughness, scroll down and watch the video walkthrough of the solution.
Black to Kill
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Let me know what you think of this walk through. I enjoy and learn from your comments.
This is the third in a series of tsumego walkthroughs for beginners. This problem is rated at 25 kyu. If you’re new to working tsumego (life & death problems) then you might want to watch my video on how to work them effectively. Also, if you’re interested in other tsumego problems, you can visit my Tsumego archive page.
For this problem, see if you can spot the correct opening move and try to read out the possible variations until you find one that works for black. Remember that a determined dog never lets a fence stop him from getting out to run with his buds.’ When you think you’ve got it, view the video below to see the solution and hear my comments.
Black to Save Three Stones
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I’d love to hear what you think about this walk through. Please leave a comment. Also, if you have a tsumego problem that you run across in your own study that you think others would enjoy, send it to me and I’ll record a walkthrough.
This is the second in a series of tsumego walkthroughs for beginners. This problem is rated at 25 kyu. If you’re new to working tsumego (life & death problems) then you might want to watch my video on how to work them effectively. Also, if you’re interested in other tsumego problems, you can visit my Tsumego archive page.
For this problem, see if you can spot the correct opening move and try to read out the possible variations until you find one that works for black. Remember that it isn’t always best to ‘save the women and children first.’ When you think you’ve got it, view the video below to see the solution and hear my comments.
- Black to Kill . . .
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I’d love to hear what you think about this walk through. Please leave a comment. Also, if you have a tsumego problem that you run across in your own study that you think others would enjoy, send it to me and I’ll record a walkthrough.
This is the third in a series of tsumego walkthroughs for intermediate players. This problem is rated at 3 kyu. If you’re interested in other tsumego problems, you can visit my Tsumego archive page.
For this problem, see if you can spot the correct opening move and try to read out the possible variations until you find one that works for white.
The hint for today’s problem comes from a Robert Frost poem, The Road Not Taken.
Two roads diverged in a wood,
and I–I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
This might be the time to take an unusual path. When you think you’ve got it, view the video below to see the solution and hear my comments.
White to Kill
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I’d love to hear what you think about this walk through. Please leave a comment. Also, if you have a tsumego problem that you run across in your own study that you think others would enjoy, send it to me and I’ll record a walkthrough.
