Go in Vietnam
A practical guide to the Vietnamese words used when playing Go (cờ vây): liberties, eyes, ko, joseki, opening and endgame, with meanings and pronunciation tips.
Beginners
A practical path into Go for complete beginners: what to learn first, which board to use, how many games to play and how to avoid the usual early frustrations.
Glossary
The same game is called Go, weiqi, baduk, igo and cờ vây. What each name means, and why English Go vocabulary is mostly borrowed from Japanese.
Go in Vietnam
In Vietnam, Go is called cờ vây. What the name means, how it compares with the far more common cờ tướng, and how visitors and learners can find a game.
Go in Vietnam
Many Vietnamese families already play cờ tướng and caro together. How to introduce Go at home: the simplest rules, small boards and games children enjoy.
Go in Vietnam
Many Vietnamese players know xiangqi before they meet Go. What skills carry over, what feels strange, and a first-month plan for making the switch.
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.