40 episodes
Star Point Justin Oh
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Star Point is a podcast all about the game of Go (aka baduk or weiqi)! When you're away from the board, you can listen to Star Point for weekly discussions about how to improve, personal anecdotes, and general appreciation for the beauty of the game. Hosted and produced by Justin Oh. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starpoint/support
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40: Otake Hideo's Opening Theory Made Easy
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 players.
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39: Go vs. Chess
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 abstract strategy game.
13th Annual San Diego Go Championship Info (GoClubs.org)
AGA Meeting Update
Ben's Onyx & Agate Stones
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38: Listener Mail Catchup! Jigo Discussion, Go Tournament Nuances, and More
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 lesson. Thanks for listening!
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AGHS Writing Contest Entry Form
Syracuse's Salt City Tourney (Tsumego Cake)
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37: Field Interviews at the Los Angeles Open!
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 all ages share their thoughts on becoming a pro, the correlation between Go and tennis, and more.
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36: My Experience at the Los Angeles Open 2024
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 as my overall experience.
Also, stay tuned for next week's episode where I share with you some of the field interviews I was able to conduct while at the tournament!
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35: Draws Should Be Allowed! And Other Hot Takes
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 Point!
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