Hi GC ( GoCommentary ), nice to meet you. I have a special thank to you. You love Go, me too! So thank you again for doing this.
Do you have account on KGS ? On KGS I’m LQT.
I don’t forget to subscribe you again and again with all account i have, haha check it.
Looking forward to your new videos (^_^)
Im trying to download the 10 minute Go series but i isn’t really working or me. When i download it just opens them in Windows media player instead of saving them as a file to be opened .
Is it just me or is there a way to change this ?
Hi, i can only repeat what the others say.
Your work is great and really understandable for us^^
well on this point i have a question. Can you help us in a other point?
I heard of the “Ear -Reddening Game” between Honinbo Shusaku and Gennan Inseki.
Maybe this would be also a great game to discuss/explain, because Shusaku sis still worthy to study
isn’t he?
So i thought you could explain us Shusakus Moves in this famous game.
But still….thank you for your work.Keep going with it.
I hit a wall with my go progress after graduating to the single-digit kyus; I’m now trying to get out of this rut. Several people have suggested reviewing the games of professionals and strong players, but until now, every time I’ve tried, I’ve felt lost and disheartened. I then found your “Greatest Games Ever Played 04: Huang Longshi vs Jiang Tianyuan” videos and was amazed at how clear and accessible you were able to make this game. Not only did your commentary help me follow what was going on, I could then go back over the .sgf of the game and remember several of the key points.
Thank you so much for providing a way for some of us to approach the games of strong players! Even if I never end up improving myself, just being able to get a glimpse into higher-level play feels so wonderful and greatly increases my enjoyment of the game.
Thanks. I agree with your point. For these great games, one can learn them and get improve(like you), or just enjoy them.
To me, a great game is even more wonderful than a movie.
My favorite game review so far was over the old Chinese master Huang Longshi (Greatest Games Ever Played 04). It helped me a lot in trying to understand how to effectively attack and develop a thinking style when in possession of a very thick position. I also gained a lot of insight when you showed how Huang Longshi attacked the two-space extension on the left-side using his thickness.
My second favorite video was the game with Fujisawa Hideyuki vs. Go Seigen (Greatest Games Ever Played 04). I liked viewing how Go Seigen tried to use every one of his stones to the maximum efficiency, and through the process of this offered many exchanges throughout the game. I think it helps to show how one should develop strategies that keep many options open, and how these options are used throughout the game to maneuver one’s stones into the most efficient placement.
I would like to see more videos that show how a strong professional leverages use out of a very thick position throughout an entire game; and more games which emphasize either one or both players having a playstyle that gives conscious thought into receiving the most value from each stone while leaving options open.
Just one more person here telling you how interesting your posts are. Not only do you provide clear and enlightenning commentary, but you have also hand picked some of the most interesting games I have ever seen. Many people say how clear your comments are for beginners but I am also here to tell you that your comments are deep and subtle enough to provide plenty of instruction for intermediate level players as well (I am 1 dan amateur).
I’ve been visiting this site for over 6 months but have only recently subscribed. In my opinion this is one of the finest free English Go resources on the net and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every video. Thank you so much!
However; I’m having difficulty getting hold of the latest video (21 Century Go 01). I don’t have and won’t install Flash for reasons I won’t go into here. Is there a direct download or a torrent file around that I’m just not able to find?
I love your videos, thanks so much for taking the time to make them! Everyone in our Go study group has watched them of course.
Like Matt said, it’s great to get some longer, in depth commentaries which give you enough time to really explain things. Thank you very much, you’re doing a wonderful service to the English speaking Go community.
Kamusta from Manila! I find your videos entertaining and informative, I enjoy watching each episode! I will keep recommending this to my fellow go players and those who will be interested in go. Thank you for sharing. I wish you also review a game of Rui Naiwei. =)
Hi, I just wanted to let you know how much I’ve been enjoying watching your videos. Your recent ‘21th Century Go’ was amazing. I always wanted a series that is longer than 10 minutes, so that you can explain things in greater detail. It didn’t feel long at all, and I learned very much. I hope that you will continue to create these videos. Right now, you’re by far the best and most prolific English-speaking go commentator with free videos. I’m only a 4d, but I can tell that you are a very good player. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.
I think your vid´s are great
especially the 10 min go
I like to try out things like how to invade this shimari framework (I think it was in vid 04 and 05)
please keep up the work^^
Hello! I am a go beginner and my senpai recommended your videos. They are very well done and useful even for beginners like me. I hope you will have time to keep doing them. Thank you very much for your efforts!
Thank you for all your hard work. I hope you continue to make videos. Just a few things I would like to see:
1. Can you cover modern title games and championships that recently happen in the world of go? As an American it is hard to keep up to date with this.
2. Subtitiles would increase your viewer base, many Americans have a hard time understanding (I don’t)so this would help yourself and others.
1. I will make some new videos to cover the latest games and variations. The first one will be released in this month.
2. I know my bad accent (I want to attend a training program to improve it.) I will consider your suggestion, but the problem is I don’t have enough time recently. So maybe later.
i think your accent is lovely and your english is easily understandable (at least i understand it without problem and i am not fluent english speaker myself). so from my point of view more important is making new videos (as your time allows, of course). i think their quality is very good as it is. although it might be good suggestion for some enthusiastic viewer to make subtitles, you dont have to do everything by yourself
Hi, I really enjoy your lessons. Question please: I live in Northern Virginia, USA. Here only a few people play Go, although there are couple of Go clubs associated with some of the colleges and universities. I know Go is big in Japan (especially for young people following the anime books, “Haraku No Go”, and I understand Go is really a big deal in Korea. In fact the Koreans are winning all sorts of tournaments. How is it in China? Does China have a sort of “Insei” type program for young people to develop Go professionals? How did you learn the game (you sometimes allude to your “teacher” telling you to not play on the 2nd line in the early stages of the game, etc.l). Who taught you? Finally, thanks for showing us occasional films of areas you visit in China. In America we love that stuff! Sayonara
1. Go was founded in China. In thousands of years, China has a standard to judge a man/woman if he/she is marked by refinement in taste and manners. That is: to see if he/she has learned the four arts. The four arts are: Qin(a Chinese instrument), Weiqi(Go), calligraphy and painting. Even in today, Go players are respected in China. So do you think it’s ‘a big deal’?
2. China has ‘Insei’ trainning program. Actually, China has more insei than Korea & Japan.
3. Players have different teachers in different periods. My first teacher is an amatur 5d, and the last one is a 9 dan pro.
Hi GC ( GoCommentary ), nice to meet you. I have a special thank to you. You love Go, me too! So thank you again for doing this.
Do you have account on KGS ? On KGS I’m LQT.
I don’t forget to subscribe you again and again with all account i have, haha check it.
Looking forward to your new videos (^_^)
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Just wanted to say another “Thank you” for these great videos. I find each of your series fantastic
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Hey Buds, you should get a Donate link up ^^ Also your English is very easy to understand
Wish i would of found this information back when i was kyu player! but good stuff
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You are a star!!! Thank you so much for your videos. Really helped me.
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Thank you for your work! I enjoy it very much.
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Hello,
Thanks for you videos!! please keep them coming, I feel I’m improving with them.
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thanks a lot for your work, please keep up this good stuff!
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Hello, i have just subscribed.
Im trying to download the 10 minute Go series but i isn’t really working or me. When i download it just opens them in Windows media player instead of saving them as a file to be opened .
Is it just me or is there a way to change this ?
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Right click the link then click “save as”. Choose a location then click “save” button.
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Hi,
Great job !!
10 Minute Go are very usefull to improve … thanks
Please continue this way
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Hi, i can only repeat what the others say.
Your work is great and really understandable for us^^
well on this point i have a question. Can you help us in a other point?
I heard of the “Ear -Reddening Game” between Honinbo Shusaku and Gennan Inseki.
Maybe this would be also a great game to discuss/explain, because Shusaku sis still worthy to study
isn’t he?
So i thought you could explain us Shusakus Moves in this famous game.
But still….thank you for your work.Keep going with it.
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Ear-Reddening Game is very famous.
I will make some Shusaku’s game.
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Helge Reply:
August 11th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Thanks al lot ^^
I really looking forward on these commentaries of shusaku.
I will be excited
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I haven’t managed to find time for go recently but seeing your review of lee changho vs chang hao restored my appetite… thanks alot! =)
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
That’s nice :p
Have fun.
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Many, many thanks for the truly excellent videos!
I hit a wall with my go progress after graduating to the single-digit kyus; I’m now trying to get out of this rut. Several people have suggested reviewing the games of professionals and strong players, but until now, every time I’ve tried, I’ve felt lost and disheartened. I then found your “Greatest Games Ever Played 04: Huang Longshi vs Jiang Tianyuan” videos and was amazed at how clear and accessible you were able to make this game. Not only did your commentary help me follow what was going on, I could then go back over the .sgf of the game and remember several of the key points.
Thank you so much for providing a way for some of us to approach the games of strong players! Even if I never end up improving myself, just being able to get a glimpse into higher-level play feels so wonderful and greatly increases my enjoyment of the game.
All the best and many, many thanks again!
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Thanks. I agree with your point. For these great games, one can learn them and get improve(like you), or just enjoy them.
To me, a great game is even more wonderful than a movie.
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Thank-you for the game commentaries.
My favorite game review so far was over the old Chinese master Huang Longshi (Greatest Games Ever Played 04). It helped me a lot in trying to understand how to effectively attack and develop a thinking style when in possession of a very thick position. I also gained a lot of insight when you showed how Huang Longshi attacked the two-space extension on the left-side using his thickness.
My second favorite video was the game with Fujisawa Hideyuki vs. Go Seigen (Greatest Games Ever Played 04). I liked viewing how Go Seigen tried to use every one of his stones to the maximum efficiency, and through the process of this offered many exchanges throughout the game. I think it helps to show how one should develop strategies that keep many options open, and how these options are used throughout the game to maneuver one’s stones into the most efficient placement.
I would like to see more videos that show how a strong professional leverages use out of a very thick position throughout an entire game; and more games which emphasize either one or both players having a playstyle that gives conscious thought into receiving the most value from each stone while leaving options open.
Please feel free to e-mail me, if you would like.
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Thanks a lot for your videos, it’s very great
Go on like this
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I loved your 10 minute Go Lectures! Keep up the good work.
Gary
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
Thanks, I will.
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Just one more person here telling you how interesting your posts are. Not only do you provide clear and enlightenning commentary, but you have also hand picked some of the most interesting games I have ever seen. Many people say how clear your comments are for beginners but I am also here to tell you that your comments are deep and subtle enough to provide plenty of instruction for intermediate level players as well (I am 1 dan amateur).
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Happy to hear that. I tried making my game commentaries both understandable and in-depth.
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I’ve been visiting this site for over 6 months but have only recently subscribed. In my opinion this is one of the finest free English Go resources on the net and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every video. Thank you so much!
However; I’m having difficulty getting hold of the latest video (21 Century Go 01). I don’t have and won’t install Flash for reasons I won’t go into here. Is there a direct download or a torrent file around that I’m just not able to find?
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Thanks.
Sorry, there’s no download link & torrent yet.
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I love your videos, thanks so much for taking the time to make them! Everyone in our Go study group has watched them of course.
Like Matt said, it’s great to get some longer, in depth commentaries which give you enough time to really explain things. Thank you very much, you’re doing a wonderful service to the English speaking Go community.
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TaoTeaKing Reply:
July 6th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I agree absolutely.
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Thanks. I will keep it up.
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Kamusta from Manila! I find your videos entertaining and informative, I enjoy watching each episode! I will keep recommending this to my fellow go players and those who will be interested in go. Thank you for sharing. I wish you also review a game of Rui Naiwei. =)
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Hi, I just wanted to let you know how much I’ve been enjoying watching your videos. Your recent ‘21th Century Go’ was amazing. I always wanted a series that is longer than 10 minutes, so that you can explain things in greater detail. It didn’t feel long at all, and I learned very much. I hope that you will continue to create these videos. Right now, you’re by far the best and most prolific English-speaking go commentator with free videos. I’m only a 4d, but I can tell that you are a very good player. Thanks again for your wonderful videos.
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
4d is pretty good. I must cover players on different level. I think “21 century go” and “the greatest games” would be fine for you.
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i was wondering if you could perhaps make a vid on a handicap game
perhaps a game you played yourself
what´s actually your rank? 8th dan?
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countsheep Reply:
August 10th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
There’s a handicap game on my list. I will do that.
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I think your vid´s are great
especially the 10 min go
I like to try out things like how to invade this shimari framework (I think it was in vid 04 and 05)
please keep up the work^^
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very nice, congratulation !!
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Hello! I am a go beginner and my senpai recommended your videos. They are very well done and useful even for beginners like me. I hope you will have time to keep doing them. Thank you very much for your efforts!
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Thank you for all your hard work. I hope you continue to make videos. Just a few things I would like to see:
1. Can you cover modern title games and championships that recently happen in the world of go? As an American it is hard to keep up to date with this.
2. Subtitiles would increase your viewer base, many Americans have a hard time understanding (I don’t)so this would help yourself and others.
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countsheep Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
1. I will make some new videos to cover the latest games and variations. The first one will be released in this month.
2. I know my bad accent (I want to attend a training program to improve it.) I will consider your suggestion, but the problem is I don’t have enough time recently. So maybe later.
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Laman Reply:
June 16th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
i think your accent is lovely and your english is easily understandable (at least i understand it without problem and i am not fluent english speaker myself). so from my point of view more important is making new videos (as your time allows, of course). i think their quality is very good as it is. although it might be good suggestion for some enthusiastic viewer to make subtitles, you dont have to do everything by yourself
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Hello countsheep,
thank you very much for all the wisdom you share with the go world!
I always enjoy watching and studying your lessons on youtube!
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countsheep Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Thanks!
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Hi, I really enjoy your lessons. Question please: I live in Northern Virginia, USA. Here only a few people play Go, although there are couple of Go clubs associated with some of the colleges and universities. I know Go is big in Japan (especially for young people following the anime books, “Haraku No Go”, and I understand Go is really a big deal in Korea. In fact the Koreans are winning all sorts of tournaments. How is it in China? Does China have a sort of “Insei” type program for young people to develop Go professionals? How did you learn the game (you sometimes allude to your “teacher” telling you to not play on the 2nd line in the early stages of the game, etc.l). Who taught you? Finally, thanks for showing us occasional films of areas you visit in China. In America we love that stuff! Sayonara
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countsheep Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Thanks for your support. Here are my answers:
1. Go was founded in China. In thousands of years, China has a standard to judge a man/woman if he/she is marked by refinement in taste and manners. That is: to see if he/she has learned the four arts. The four arts are: Qin(a Chinese instrument), Weiqi(Go), calligraphy and painting. Even in today, Go players are respected in China. So do you think it’s ‘a big deal’?
2. China has ‘Insei’ trainning program. Actually, China has more insei than Korea & Japan.
3. Players have different teachers in different periods. My first teacher is an amatur 5d, and the last one is a 9 dan pro.
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