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Best books to learn Go (the ancient game), in order
Go's rules take minutes and its depth takes a lifetime, so the reading gets the simple rules and capturing out of the way fast, then concentrates on the real foundations, good shape, life and death, and the opening. From there it builds toward whole-board strategy and reading ahead. Because the strategy is so vast, learning the foundational concepts in the right order is what makes rapid early progress possible.
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Go: the best books to learn the ancient game and improve fast
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning go (the ancient game)?
- Go's rules take minutes and its depth takes a lifetime, so the reading gets the simple rules and capturing out of the way fast, then concentrates on the real foundations, good shape, life and death, and the opening. From there it builds toward whole-board strategy and reading ahead. Because the strategy is so vast, learning the foundational concepts in the right order is what makes rapid early progress possible.
- What's a good book to start go (the ancient game) with?
- A strong starting point is The Way to Go by Karl Baker. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after go (the ancient game)?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Rubik's cube & speedcubing, Vinyl records & hi-fi, Video game history & culture.