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54: How to Get to Single-Digit Kyu

54: How to Get to Single-Digit Kyu

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.

53: Is it Bad to Play Against AI? w/ Tin

53: Is it Bad to Play Against AI? w/ Tin

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!

52: The Complex Problem of AI Cheating

52: The Complex Problem of AI Cheating

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.

51: Breakthrough to SDK w/ Sean

51: Breakthrough to SDK w/ Sean

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...

50: The Girl Who Played Go, Japanese "Aesthetic" Play Style

50: The Girl Who Played Go, Japanese "Aesthetic" Play Style

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...

49 (Season 2 Premiere): Honinbo Dosaku

49 (Season 2 Premiere): Honinbo Dosaku

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...

48 (Season 1 Finale): OGS Rapid Time Discussion, The Queen’s Gambit – Go Edition

48 (Season 1 Finale): OGS Rapid Time Discussion, The Queen’s Gambit – Go Edition

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...

47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6)

47: The Classic of Weiqi (Chapters 1-6)

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...

46: Why Go Isn’t More Popular, Exciting OGS Updates

46: Why Go Isn’t More Popular, Exciting OGS Updates

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

45: 7 Reasons to Get a Go Teacher

45: 7 Reasons to Get a Go Teacher

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 ...

44: Finding the Story of the Game

44: Finding the Story of the Game

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...

43: How to Do Tsumego (Life & Death) the Right Way

43: How to Do Tsumego (Life & Death) the Right Way

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...

42: Go vs. Chess Listener Mail

42: Go vs. Chess Listener Mail

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...

41: Evaluating Verb vs. Noun Quality with Telegraph Go

41: Evaluating Verb vs. Noun Quality with Telegraph Go

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...

40: Otake Hideo's Opening Theory Made Easy

40: Otake Hideo's Opening Theory Made Easy

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 ...

39: Go vs. Chess

39: Go vs. Chess

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...

38: Listener Mail Catchup! Jigo Discussion, Go Tournament Nuances, and More

38: Listener Mail Catchup! Jigo Discussion, Go Tournament Nuances, and More

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...

37: Field Interviews at the Los Angeles Open!

37: Field Interviews at the Los Angeles Open!

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 ...

36: My Experience at the Los Angeles Open 2024

36: My Experience at the Los Angeles Open 2024

S1E36 · · 52:43

I played in a tournament! I met a lot of really cool people and had so much fun playing the game we all love. This episode is a bit of a debrief of my games at the tournament as well...

35: Draws Should Be Allowed! And Other Hot Takes

35: Draws Should Be Allowed! And Other Hot Takes

S1E35 · · 36:41

Should draws be allowed? What is the best English name for Go? When should you request undos? Find out what my spicy opinions are on these matters and more on this episode of Star Po...