In this lesson, you will learn how to count territory, one of the most important concepts in Go. Rather than memorizing words alone, aim to explain the system and reasons in your own words.
Key Point
Territory consists of intersections enclosed by your living stones where the opponent cannot live even after invading.
Territory consists of intersections enclosed by your living stones where the opponent cannot live even after invading.
Important Points
- Check the reasons, not only the conclusion
- Distinguish similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different.
- Check your understanding by applying it to a familiar or specific example.