A thoughtful way to learn Weiqi
Master the World's Oldest Strategy Game
Learn Weiqi through beautifully structured lessons, practical examples, and beginner-friendly guides.
Course curriculum
Your learning path
Nine focused lessons that build from the essential rules to your first complete game.
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What is Weiqi
4 min readBeginner
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Board & Stones
5 min readBeginner
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Liberties
6 min readBeginner
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Capturing
7 min readBeginner
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Atari
5 min readBeginner
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Eyes
6 min readBeginner
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Territory
7 min readBeginner
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Scoring
8 min readBeginner
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Play Your First Game
10 min readBeginner
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Learn by topic
Dip into a concept or follow your curiosity. Every topic is designed to feel clear and approachable.
Rules track
Rules
Build a clear foundation, one essential concept at a time.
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Beginner path
Beginner Lessons
Follow a calm path from your first stone to your first game.
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Reference
Glossary
Learn the language of Weiqi without getting lost in jargon.
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Strategy basics
Strategy
See the ideas that connect each move to the whole board.
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Improve faster
Common Mistakes
Recognise beginner patterns and learn how to improve them.
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Core patterns
Life & Death
Understand when groups can survive, and what makes them safe.
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Editor's selection
Featured guides
Begin with a few of our most useful guides, selected to make the early steps feel effortless.
Beginner Lesson
What Is Influence in Weiqi?
Learn what influence means in Weiqi and Go, how it differs from territory, and when beginners should choose influence in real games.
Beginner Lesson
What Are Handicap Games in Weiqi?
Learn how handicap games work in Weiqi and Go, why handicap stones help beginners, and when players of different strengths should use them.
Beginner Lesson
Thickness vs Territory in Weiqi
Learn what thickness means in Weiqi, how thickness differs from territory and influence, and when beginners should choose secure points or future strength.
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Beginner Lesson
Chinese Rules vs Japanese Rules in Weiqi
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Best Weiqi Apps for Beginners
Beginner Guide
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Weiqi
Beginner Lesson
When Should You Tenuki in Weiqi?
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How to Review Your Weiqi Games and Improve Faster
Beginner Lesson
How Often Should You Play Weiqi to Improve?
Beginner Lesson
Why Do Weiqi Players Start in the Corners?
Beginner Lesson
Where Should You Play Your First Move in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
When Is a Group Dead in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
What Is Komi in Weiqi? Beginner Guide
Beginner Lesson
What Is a False Eye in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
What Are Sente and Gote in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
Should Beginners Solve Tsumego?
Beginner Lesson
How to Study Weiqi Effectively as a Beginner
Beginner Lesson
How to Save a Weak Group in Weiqi
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How to Know if a Group Is Alive in Weiqi
Beginner Lesson
10 Common Beginner Mistakes in Weiqi
Beginner Lesson
9x9 vs 13x13 vs 19x19 Weiqi Boards: Beginner Guide
Beginner Guide
What Is Weiqi? A Beginner's Guide to the Ancient Strategy Game
Beginner Lesson
What Is Atari in Weiqi?
Cornerstone Guide
Weiqi vs Chess: What's the Difference?
Cornerstone Guide
Weiqi Terms Glossary for Beginners
Cornerstone Guide
Weiqi Ranking System Explained for Beginners
Beginner Lesson
Weiqi Board and Stones: A Beginner’s Guide
Beginner Lesson
What Is Territory in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
How Does Scoring Work in Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
How to Play Your First Game of Weiqi
Beginner Lesson
What Are Liberties in Weiqi? The Most Important Rule for Beginners
Cornerstone Guide
Ko Rule Explained in Weiqi: Beginner Guide
Cornerstone Guide
How to Improve at Weiqi: 10 Practical Tips for Beginners
Cornerstone Guide
How Long Does It Take to Learn Weiqi?
Beginner Lesson
How to Capture Stones in Weiqi: Beginner Guide
Cornerstone Guide
Go vs Weiqi vs Baduk: What’s the Difference?
Beginner Lesson
What Are Eyes in Weiqi?
Cornerstone Guide
Best Weiqi Books for Beginners
Cornerstone Guide
Best Places to Play Weiqi Online
Cornerstone Guide