Beginners
Why almost every Go teacher starts beginners on 9×9, what the small board teaches that the big one hides, and when to move up to 13×13 and 19×19.
Beginners
How to get the most out of playing Go against the computer on this site: choosing between the four levels, 9×9 or 13×13, and turning losses into lessons.
Openings
How the 13×13 Go opening works: taking corners, approaching and enclosing, extending along the sides and moving smoothly from 9×9 to the full 19×19 board.
Beginners
A realistic four-week plan for new Go players: which board to use each week, how many games to play, one key idea per week and how to review your losses.