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Beginners Play Atari
Path: GoProverbs · Prev: CaptureTheCuttingStones · Next: BewareOfGoingBackToPatchUp Path: Mistake · Prev: AtariAtari · Next: AutoAtari
Keywords: Proverb
The Go proverb "beginners play atari" is much like the chess saying "patzer sees a check, gives a check". Beginners often find it difficult to resist the urge to give atari, even when the atari helps their opponent. In particular, one should beware of situations in which an atari may be aji-keshi. Don't do something just because you can. Have a reason for doing it. And, no, "to capture the stones" is not enough of a reason. Why do you want to capture those stones? See also Atari Atari. Path: GoProverbs · Prev: CaptureTheCuttingStones · Next: BewareOfGoingBackToPatchUp Path: Mistake · Prev: AtariAtari · Next: AutoAtari This is a copy of the living page "Beginners Play Atari" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |