SE · · 59:05
It's time to react to a message I left for myself last year! Also, this is the last episode of 2024. I'll be taking a 2-week break so I'll see y'all Jan 6, 2025. I hope you all have ...
S2E65 · · 40:57
Correspondence Go is how you “keep playing Go”... no excuses! I love correspondence Go for allowing me to stay connected to Go even when my life gets a little busy. But it’s far from...
SE · · 56:33
It's pretty simple. I love Go (if you couldn't tell by now). Here's why! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support
S2E63 · · 57:36
This is part 2 of episode 47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6)! The Classic of Weiqi is an ancient Chinese text about Go so listen in as we take a look at some more general Go adv...
S2E62 · · 58:11
This week's episode is all about intuition and how to hone our quick judgment of situations on the Go board! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/star...
S2E61 · · 51:24
An interesting 2018 study seeks to find out the effects of Go learning on the cognitive development of children, if any. Let's talk about it! Polgote Article Try the Schulte Table T...
S2E60 · · 38:09
Don't get me wrong! Go teachers are great! But if I had to give a few pointers... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support
S2E59 · · 48:21
I ponder a listener's thoughts on why simple study may not be the key to unlocking your next rank, the limitations of SGF game reviews, and the dangers of identifying with a style. ...
S2E58 · · 01:16:23
Sean's back again for another Go discussion! This time we talk about Go as a form of art, ranging from a conversation about the aesthetic quality of Go to the mysterious process of u...
S2E57 · · 45:39
Here's how I personally use notes to extract problems from my games and solidify my Go knowledge using glorious SGF technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...
S2E56 · · 58:19
The first ever 3-man episode of Star Point! A meandering discussion of why we play Go, how Go appears to non-players, the "style fingerprint" we leave on the board, and more. Hope yo...
S2E55 · · 52:09
Come gather 'round players and hear ye a tale of olde: a post-pandemic Go tournament and the first of this soul! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
S2E54 · · 44:20
Do this and you'll be SDK... I think. Here are my surefire* steps to achieve SDK! *Not surefire but I think they will work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
S2E53 · · 01:00:42
Tin (aka IndieSn) and I talk about the origins of the Mission Viejo Go club as well as the pros and cons of playing against AI. Thanks for coming on the show, Tin! --- Support thi...
S2E52 · · 41:13
I (allegedly) lost to a cheater! What cases of cheating have there been in the Go world? Can we do anything about it? Why do people cheat? This is a tough one. --- Support this po...
S2E51 · · 54:12
Sean and I chat about the quirks of hosting a Go club, adapting to different play styles, and the importance of tsumego in this super special guest episode of Star Point. Thanks so m...
S2E50 · · 38:07
A review of the gripping coming-of-age historical fiction novel, The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa, followed by a discussion on the "aesthetic" and "spiritual" Japanese play style. K...
S2E49 · · 47:43
We're back! Honinbo Dosaku was an unrivaled Go player in the Edo period of Japan. He made great contributions to Go theory, laid down the framework for the Japanese ranking system, a...
S1E48 · · 01:04:54
Do the current options for auto-match on OGS make sense? Also, what if the Queens' Gambit were about Go? Thank you all who have supported Star Point during its debut season, I am loo...
S1E47 · · 47:19
The Classic of Weiqi is one of the oldest texts about Go. Written by Zhang Ni in the 10th or 11th century, it's chock full of ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. Can such...
S1E46 · · 40:48
Go is great! It's really great! Why don't more people see how great it is? Also, OGS also launched some really great updates! Here are the updates: OGS Updates --- Support this po...
S1E45 · · 50:19
Have you ever considered getting a Go teacher? Sometimes we need that extra push from a stronger player to get to the next level. Here are seven benefits of getting a Go teacher and ...
S1E44 · · 32:16
Have you ever realized in the middle of a game that you and your opponent had wildly different perceptions of what was going on? You can find truth on the go board, but until then we...
S1E43 · · 53:34
Hate doing life and death problems? Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your tsumego problems and perhaps even enjoy them! Go Board from "Puzzled" in Albuquerque Te...
S1E42 · · 01:10:42
This was a popular topic! It's another listener mail party, let's talk more about Chess and Go! Thank you all for your thoughtful contributions :) Silver's "Stones" Play More Go Ind...
S1E41 · · 01:04:13
Recently, Telegraph Go (Nate Morse) caught wind of my interest in Rocket League and invited me to play a few games on stream with him. I happily obliged, and our resulting conversati...
S1E40 · · 49:10
A quick bio of Japanese Go legend Otake Hideo and a book review of his "Opening Theory Made Easy," what I've found to be the quintessential handbook for beginning to intermediate Go ...
SE · · 50:37
Abstract strategy game showdown! Go and Chess are very different games, but I can't help but compare the two. Let's dissect the pros and cons of each game to find the ultimate abstra...
S1E38 · · 01:00:09
It's a Listener Mail catchup episode! Lots of interesting thoughts shared by Star Point listeners regarding draws, weebs, the benefits of Fischer time, and even a little history less...
S1E37 · · 47:48
In this special edition of Star Point, listen in on a collection of interviews and conversations with Go players participating in the 2024 Los Angeles Open tournament. Go players of ...