Introduction

Global Connectivity Strategy is a simple set of guidelines that enable a go player to play consistent moves to good effect no matter how strong the opponent. Go is not a trivial game so GCS cannot magically guarantee success. The player must find the appropriate moves to fit the strategy. But players that follow GCS can  always anticipate at least a close result, even if their tactical plays are not always the best. However, as with all other strategies, GCS can only work if consistently applied. The commonest error is to selectively override the strategy with the very wrong expectation that this will improve the end result. Rather it is the consistency of purpose across sequences of moves that brings success.

GCS uses the most fundamental principles of go as its basis, so in trying to conform to this strategy a player can readily identify those areas of his or her play which are in most need of improvement. As the name implies, stress is put on the ability to perceive and maintain connections. For a beginner this can be a difficult concept but, because connectivity is fundamental to strong play, learning this skill is well worth the effort. GCS encourages rapid improvement but attempts to do so without teaching simplistic concepts that later would hinder advancement to a higher level.

¨Alternative strategies
¨Your own strategy versus GCS