76: Magnus Carlsen talks Go, 1st Nanyang Cup, Cheating, The Stone (2013)

Star Point returns Monday, January 12th, 2026!I commentated the first round of the CA State Go Championship and it was a great time! Here’s a post-commentary reflection on what I enjoyed, what I found challenging, and what I learned from the experience.The importance of touch - Evergreen Psychotherapy CenterHow babies learn to walk (Netflix Documentary)Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go should be a spectator sport along with the greats! But what’s the missing secret sauce?James' Palm Pilot PenJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go is tough! Especially for beginners. Let’s see what we have to say about the struggles they are going through.Also! Announcement! I’ll be commentating Round 1 of the California State Go Championship at 10am on Saturday, November 29th! Here’s a teaser for the tournament: California State Go Championship TeaserJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I assign Go ranks to various cartoon characters, like Homer Simpson, Scooby-Doo, and Jimmy Neutron. And yes, these ranks are canonical. (No, they are not. But this was fun to do).Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

No kibitzing! That’s what people usually say, but I think people should kibitz more! Let’s bring kibitzing back!Michael Redmond explains the Sacrifice Two Stones proverb.https://gokibitz.com/Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Is Go just a game? Possibly even a waste of time? How did the ancient world see games? What values can Go teach us? Hmmmmmmmm….Michael Redmond explains the Sacrifice Two Stones proverb.Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I guess I think my Go brain is a pirate ship? I have tried to boil down the ingredients of Go strength from a high level and I present to you The Salty Crew of Go Skill!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

To celebrate the 100th episode of Star Point (woohoo!) I am rating 100 Go Proverbs! Buckle up!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Isn’t Go supposed to be fun? Why does Go feel like a bit of a chore to some of us? Let’s talk about why some games feel like work while others don’t and how we can keep the joy of Go from fizzling out.Go-inspired MusicJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

I made a Go variant that you can play all by your lonesome!Solitaire Go ExamplesJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store