Teaching Go
Teaching Go is about more than explaining the rules. Explore conversations with dedicated teachers and strong players about helping beginners get started, building lasting study habits, improving reading and visualization, and finding fresh ways to grow.
Explore the Episodes
Waiting for a Game, BenKyo Interview & AI Changing Professional Go
Season 1, Episode 10
BenKyo describes his journey from discovering Go to training in Korea and choosing teaching as a profession, along with practical ideas about improvement.
Monday Night Go, Clossius Interview, The Gender Gap in Pro Go & Season Takeaways
Season 1, Episode 11
Shawn Ray, known as Clossius, explains his approach to teaching Go and making the game approachable to beginners and casual players.
ChatGPT & Go, Strugglebus Go Interview, Tournament Play Part II, Correspondence Go & Why Local Clubs Matter
Season 2, Episode 2
Gabe of Strugglebus Go shares how he creates teaching-focused content that helps new players engage with the game.
Getting Outplayed, Jonathan Hop Interview, Go vs. Chess & Club Traditions
Season 2, Episode 4
Jonathan Hop discusses studying in Korea, teaching Go, writing introductory books, and building skill through active problem-solving.
Tuerda (Nico) Interview & TelegraphGo on Popularizing Go in the West
Season 3, Episode 5
Nico, known as Tuerda, discusses teaching, strength, and how to help players and communities engage more deeply with Go.
Jonas Welticke 6d EGF on Why You Should Practice Visualization
Season 5, Episode 12
Jonas Welticke 6d explains the importance of reading and visualization, with practical insights from his Reading Dojo work.
▶ Visualization and the Reading Dojo: Listen from 29:33
Unscripted: BenKyo on How to Improve & Break Through Psychological Barriers for Season Finale
Season 5, Episode 18
BenKyo explores the psychology of improvement: move value, flexibility, sunk-cost thinking, strong opponents, and breaking through plateaus.
Growing the Game: Teaching the Next Generation & Go Around the World
Season 6, Episode 5
Al Tang and Paul Barchilon discuss introducing Go to children, keeping lessons enjoyable, and building youth programs that encourage lasting interest in the game.