The secret Dinerchtein files
Episode #172 - 10 November 2014 - 1 comment By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
An innovation in a well known joseki. This content was delivered after the deadline of the book "New Moves" by Dinerchtein and Younggil. And therefore it did not make it into the final version of that book. Level: 4k to 5d
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Tesuji from outer space
Episode #171 - 04 November 2014 - 2 comments By: Baek Jihee 2p
I'm stranded on a spaceship hideaway.
And something makes me think I'm here to stay.
I'm so happy where I am with these tesujis from outer space.
Level: 8k to 2d
A tobi that creates miai
Episode #170 - 27 October 2014
This simple tobi avoids many complicated joseki variations. A recent Japanese innovation. Level: 5k to 4d
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The ninja star
Episode #169 - 20 October 2014 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
Throwing a ninja star at your opponent might seem rude. This modern opening has been played by top professional players though and will suit you well if you are a strong ninja fighter! Level: 5k to 4d
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Semeai techniques
Episode #168 - 13 October 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
When your groups are in deep trouble, use the power of the double hane, the big eye-making kosumi or perhaps you can call the raccoon-dog from his wintersleep. Level: 5k to 4d
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Ichiriki Ryo, Japan's promise
Episode #167 - 06 October 2014 By: Ishida Yoshio 9p
Born in 1997, Ichiriki, prodigy of Japan, is fighting against Cho U. A place in the Kisei league is at stake. Level: 5k to 5d
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Complications in paradise
Episode #166 - 29 September 2014 - 7 comments By: Park Young Woon 7d
We continue our ogeima joseki study with more tricky variations and a very surprising empty triangle for the cookie jar. Level: 5k to 3d
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Ogeima tricks
Episode #165 - 29 September 2014 - 5 comments
By: Park Young Woon 7d
This ogeima joseki is often seen. There are some difficult variations though. You have to be well prepared, otherwise you might end up being tricked! Level: 5k to 3d
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Student of Go Seigen
Episode #164 - 22 September 2014 By: Michael Redmond 9p
A special lecture at the Nihon Ki-in summer go camp. Michael Redmond goes over the first game of the Kamakura jubango. Kitani Minoru plays with black against Go Seigen. Level: 5k to 5d
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The ballerina and the rhinoceros
Episode #163 - 15 September 2014 - 1 comment By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
Wang Chenxing continues to surprise us and has worked out a new fuseki for her last tournament. Level: 5k to 4d
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Keymove for attacking
Episode #162 - 09 September 2014 - 3 comments By: Mikyung Cho - BadukTV
If you know how to attack you can gain a lot. On the other hand, if you don't know how to attack it can lead to disaster. Level: 8k to 3d
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Stones in the river
Episode #161 - 09 September 2014 By: Mikyung Cho - BadukTV
If you throw a stone in the creek the water will change its path. Learn where to put your stones and chase your opponent across the board. Level: 8k to 3d
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Wang Chenxing's fuseki
Episode #160 - 01 September 2014 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
In which a very high and unusual fuseki is shown. You have to fight hard with these kind of fusekis! Level: 6k to 4d
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Hane on the first line
Episode #159 - 25 August 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
We go back to the basics with this common endgame move. There are some pitfalls and a good empty triangle to remember. Level: 10k to 1d
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Tree of Heaven vs Attack Expert
Episode #158 - 18 August 2014 By: Park Young Woon 7d
A wonderful game from an internet tournament. Attack Expert takes on the Tree of Heaven. Level: 5k to 4d
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Miai counting
Episode #157 - 11 August 2014 - 1 comment By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Count, or learn by heart, how many points some common endgame moves are worth! Level: 10k to 2d
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Tricky fusekis
Episode #156 - 04 August 2014 By: Park Young Woon 7d
Our new teacher Park Young Woon shows us two interesting fusekis in which you have to be very careful not to be tricked. Creating miai is the key to success. Level: 7k to 4d
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Two aggressive ataris
Episode #155 - 04 August 2014 By: Park Young Woon 7d
After a strange looking low version of the Kobayashi opening you can gain an early advantage with the help of a tricky variation of a common joseki. Level: 5k to 4d
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Lack of Liberties
Episode #154 - 28 July 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Sharpen your endgame skills and see what is possible when all liberties have been filled! Level: 5k to 4d
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Young-sun's pincer adventures
Episode #153 - 21 July 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
The close pincer is the most often played pincer. Here we focus on what happens when white tries to jump out. Level: 5k to 4d
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