15 Most Asked Questions to a Go Professional | Alexander Dinerstein

Alexander Dinerstein 3p came to Go Magic and answered some questions about the game of Go. This is part 1 with basic questions. Go Magic — A modern way to study Go 00:00 Intro 00:26 Self Introduction 00:42 What is Go? 00:53 What is special about this game? 01:29 Do you play CS:GO or Pokemon Go? 01:59 What makes a professional different from an amateur? 02:35 Is it more difficult to become pro in Korea? 03:07 When did you go to Korea? 03:31 How did your parents let you go to Korea alone? 04:43 Does one have to be Chinese to be a strong Go player? 05:16 What do you do these days? 06:15 What was your biggest cash prize? 06:34 Is there gambling in Go? 07:35 Have you tried gambling yourself? 08:30 Do computers beat people in Go? 09:37 Does it hurt losing to computers? 09:49 Is there doping in Go? 10:22 Where can one learn to play Go? 11:22 How to become a professional Go player? 11:44 How much can a professional Go player make? 12:09 What do you like about your job? 12:29 What do you hate abo