Dieter's advice to beginners
Difficulty: Beginner
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Attitude
- Be open minded. Listen to everybody. Listen more closely to strong players.
- Don't let others close your mind. Maintain a critical attitude and continue to question what you think you know.
Play
- Play a lot. Play many small board games.
- Review your games briefly.
Tactics, technique and strategy
1. Tactics: always read at least two moves deep. Do not assume that your opponent will not answer. If your move is only a good move if he doesn't answer, it is a bad move.
2. Technique: If after your opponent's answer your group has less liberties than before, then reconsider your move.
3. Strategy: Ask yourself if continuing locally is best. If in doubt, look for the largest open area