About this app
Ishikura Noboru is a regular lecturer on the Japan Broadcasting Corporation's weekly TV go program. He is noted for his easy-to-understand explanations. Now his original go course is avilable on iPhone. By studying his explanations and the problems he presents, you will quickly learn to play go. Beginner's Go has five special features. 1. Easy-to-understand explanations These are Ishikura's original explanations. 2. Easy-to-follow diagrams. The moves are smoothly played out on attractive graphics. 3. Suited for anyone who wants to learn how to play go An easy-to-understand course for all beginners 4.Three steps to understanding go Explanations, practice, and problem-solving will hammer home the basics of the game. 5. An easy-to-understand glossary of go terms. The convenience of having the most important go terms gathered in one place. Contents of Beginner's Go Explanations: What is go? The rules After you've learned the rules -- 9x9-board games After you've learned the rules -- 19x19-board games Problems: Capturing stones Exploiting defects in your opponent's territory Linking up stones Capturing races Life and death
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What’s New
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. fixed some minor problems.
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- First observed Aug 21, 2026 · 4:17 PM $3.99