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As an enthusiast myself, I can't help but recommend Go. It's incredibly simple to pick up but has nearly endless depth. Their are lots of apps to play go as well as different websites, I recommend online-go.com, but as far as apps I recommend this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree&hl=en
Ive played Go casually, so I understand the concepts, but I'm far from an expert. Here's my take:
Each space you have is worth one point
A captured piece is worth one point
So, if you were to "fill up" your opponents territory with pieces then it'd reduce their points to zero. Of course, if they then capture all those pieces, they gain 1 point for the capture of each piece, and the spaces are then freed again, becoming worth 1 point again. This basically means that a failed "invade" essentially doubles the points those squares provide.
If you place stones in your opponents territory, try to make sure they won't get capture, otherwise you're just helping your opponent.
The easiest way to learn Go imo is just to play vs a basic AI. I downloaded a Go app for my mobile a while back (I don't have my phone on me right now, but I'm pretty sure its this one).
The first one is good. I bought it. You can try the free version, too: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
FYI your stones will not land exactly where your finger touches the board. Instead, when you touch and drag your finger around the board, you will control a stone that is offset from your finger by a little. This is a feature (which you can turn off in the settings) that enables you to see exactly where the stone will end up.
I have this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree&hl=en
Well, I have the paid version, but the free one is an easy way to try things out. There's a UI feature where the stone is actually offset from your finger, so that you can see it, and it's highlighted very clearly with red lines.
The vernacular escapes me, but I understand Go/Baduk/Weiqi/Igo/Paduk are all essentially the same? The app I am referring to is "Go Free": https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree&hl=en
I started learning with this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
It has real time territory estimation, it lets you undo moves and it has a helper which suggests you best next moves. This last feature is great and helps you develop a certain intuition about what the next big moves are in the board
Sorry, I don't know the program either, but I just started playing GO myself and I have been using the android app Go Free, (free for 9x9 and 13x13 boards, limited number of moves in 19x19)
I think it is cool because you can ask for hints as well as rollback and undo movements so you can start doing your best... and slowly learn how the AI would play instead.
After a few games you can try the easiest bots in online-go.com and then jump to humans ;)
Go
It's a great Chinese (well not exclusively Chinese) game that has simple rules but is very challenging. Very strategic, much challenge, so rage!
Aside from the ads this is a great app for it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
If you like chess you should check out Go. This is a good app for beginners.
Feel free to join us over at /r/baduk if you have any questions or want to learn more about the game
Dude, just what I wanted! /subbed.
I played briefly when/after Hikaru No Go aired, but regular online gaming got the best of me and I just forgot about it. The news of DeepMind beating that European champion reignited my interest for Go. So I've been playing a bit with Go Free as of late.
I already know the rules but was looking for some guidance getting past that. I think your channel is exactly what I was searching for (it's a hell of a lot better than reading text all the time).
It was bundled with the Windows 95 PC my uncle got from abroad so I really don't think I can get that, but there's an Android version if you're interested.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
Go on kyllä jännä peli, ku säännöt on sinänsä naurettavan helpot, ja sääntöjen oppimisen jälkeen 30kyu -> 15kyu voi tapahtua hyvin nopeasti, mutta sitte rupiaaki hidastuun, ja sdk (single digit kyu) tasolla vaatiiki jo kovempaa pelaamista ja josekien (hyvien pelisekvenssien) kohtuullista hallintaa. Ihteä alottaessa vähän häirihti suuri alan termistön käyttö (tenuki, joseki, atari, hane, keima, ko, kosumi, moyo, seki, sente, tesuji, yose), mutta nuita on aika vähän loppuviimen ja ne oppii hyvin nopeaa, eikä ne nyt niin välttämättömiä oo vielä ihan alkuvaiheessa, paits nyt ehkä 'ko' ja 'atari' ihan näin sääntöjen kannalta.
Jos kiinnostaa kokeilla, ni säännöt voi opetella mm. tällä, jolla ne itekki opettelin aikonaan, ja netisä voi pelata mm. kgs, Pandanet ja OGS. Kgs oli ennen suosituin, mut javahirvitys on javahirvitys, ja ite ainaki pelailen nykyään OGS:n puolella. Yhteisö on nettipeleistä poiketen mukavaa ja jokasesta nuista pitäs löytyä opetuspelihuoneita, joissa porukka koittaa parhaansa mukaan auttaa alkuun. Jos pelottaa alkujuttujen jälkeen ihmisiä vastaan pelailu, ni botteja löytyy kans, ja Androidille löytyy imo alottelijalle oikeen hyvä Go Free sovellus, josta löytyy myös ostettava versio jolla voi pelata 19x19 pelejä.
Edit: jos tykkää tutustua kirjapohjalta, ni Paateron Lauri on kirjottanu tämmösen, joka käy läpi tuon sanaston ja kaikennäköstä muuta mukavaa, tuli luettua pariki kertaa alkuaikoina, kirjalle täyet pisteet 5/7.
I'm new to go also I use this to practice https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
I am on iOS and Mac but a quick search returned these:
https://www.britgo.org/computer/android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree&hl=en_US&gl=US
https://lifein19x19.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=7236
https://www.reddit.com/r/baduk/comments/6v0dz8/looking_for_a_good_go_app_for_android/
https://appgrooves.com/bundle/best-apps-to-learn-how-to-play-go
http://www.rawinfopages.com/apps/index.php/android/241-five-go-apps-for-android-to-play-on-the-go
I'm in a similar situation, so don't take my advice too seriously.
For the first few games I suggest the AI from this app, which allows undo movements and it shows "real-time territory estimation". I think this is fine just to learn the super-baiscs, atari, capture, eyes...
As soon as you feel brave enough the best option is to join some group. If there is a local GO club near you go meet with them. If not, there are many nice people in on-line servers and there are usually groups for beginners like us.
I've heard that playing too much low-level AI will teach you bad habits, so move to humans as soon as possible. IMHO 9x9 or 13x13 is fine for a while. Imho when you win some AI in 13x13 (regularly) it is fine to jump to 19x19
In the mean time go to tsumego-hero.com (or a similar one) and play the easy puzzles (tsumego) to start learning the basic concepts. [do tsumegos every time you are bored but don't have time for a full game]
If you enjoy reading I suggest starting with Opening Theory Made Easy and then follow with the "Elementary Go Series"
Also, there are some very nice youtube channels:
- Nick Sibicky Very nice, although it has so much information that sometimes it's hard to find appropriate content for our level
- In Sente Very nice for beginners [and maybe for intermediate as well?]
- NYIG_Go For every level, I think
I'll let you know how steep is the learning curve when I get there XD
so far, a few months is not enough (although lately I have been unable to play much)
[no idea about ELO ranking]
hira(japanese): http://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/game/se515707.html
tianrang(chinese): https://tianrang.com/
unfortunately I couldn't find links to dolbaram/golois sites but here's an article written about dolbaram in 2016: http://english.etnews.com/20160518200003
as for aya.. maybe this? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree
it has quite a good rating and reviews
My current go app. Go Free made an update after the Deepmind games bragging it can play up to 3 dan now.
the more I read about it, the more it feels difficult.. but some have already good AIs I suppose. for ex: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.gofree&hl=en
a ordem das peças começando da esquerda para direita na primeira fileira
torre, cavalo, bispo, rainh, rei, bispo, cavalo, torre
segunda fileira de peão
Torre pula quantas casa desejar mas em cruz
Cavalo se move uma casa pra frente e 3 para o lado ou 3 para o lado e uma pra frente fazendo um L
Bispo se pula quantas casa desejar apenas nas diagonais
Rainha se move para quanquer lado e pula quantas casa puder tipo a Dama
Rei de uma em uma casa para qualquer lado
Peao primeira jogada 1 ou 2 casa, de resto apenas em linha reta, pra capturar peças na diagonal
analise as suas jogadas antes de tocar a peça, se tocou em uma peça é obrigatório movimenta-la
Brancas começam, rei branco casa preta e vice versa ( acho que eh isso )
aprenda a jogar Go também
Edit: Desconsidera o que eu escrevi, respondi apenas lendo sua pergunta e só corri o olho no que tu escreveu depois, mal vi que vc ja sabia joga