Thickness Made Easy
Unlock the secrets of Thickness in Go with this 3.5-hour online course. Through 7 detailed lessons, you'll master this crucial concept from every angle - definition, strategic purposes, directions, aggressive applications, invasions, building moyo, and long-term strategy.
Welcome to "Thickness Made Easy" - an in-depth online course that will transform your understanding and application of this crucial concept in the game of Go.
Go is a deep and fascinating game where strategy and intuition intertwine. Among many vital principles, Thickness stands out as a fundamental aspect that separates Kyu players from dan players. By mastering how to use and deal with Thickness, you'll unlock new levels of reading ability, decision-making, and overall strength in your games.
In this comprehensive 3.5-hour course, we'll dive deep into the world of Thickness through 7 detailed lessons, each focusing on a specific facet of this multifaceted concept. You'll not only learn the theoretical foundations but also gain practical skills to identify, create, and leverage Thickness effectively.
Lesson 1: What is Thickness?
We'll start by defining Thickness and exploring what this pivotal concept entails in the context of Go.
Lesson 2: What Does Thickness Do?
Discover the strategic purposes and advantages that Thickness provides on the Go board.
Lesson 3: Directions
Learn how Thickness operates differently based on its directional orientation and how to read and play according to these nuances.
Lesson 4: Thickness for Aggressive Reasons
This lesson covers using Thickness as an aggressive tool to gain profits.
Lesson 5: Thickness for Invasions
Explore how to leverage Thickness to create formidable invasions and tear your opponents apart.
Lesson 6: Thickness to Build Moyo
Discover strategies on how to construct broad to get powerful frameworks and increase potential territories using Thickness.
Lesson 7: Thickness for Strategic Reasons
In the final lesson, we'll examine Thickness as a long-term strategic concept for mapping out your game plan.