An aggressive tenuki
Episode #132 - 24 March 2014
Looking for a new fuseki to play? This one might fit you. It involves a surprising tenuki and a good sabaki strategy. Level: 6k to 2d
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Encyclopedia of butterflies
Episode #131 - 17 March 2014 - 2 comments By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Some moves evolve from caterpillars to beautiful butterflies. This Banded peacock is the result of many years of research and evolution. Level: 5k to 4d
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Losing by Killing
Episode #130 - 10 March 2014
Zeno shows a two stone handicap game that he played in China against his teacher Zhao Baolong 2p. Even though Zeno kills a corner group the result is surprisingly not good for him. Level: 5k to 5d
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Playing soccer with Gu Li
Episode #129 - 10 March 2014 - 1 comment
Zeno is back from studying weiqi in China. In this interview he tells us about his adventures and shows two things he learned over there. Level: 20k to 6d
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Kuksu finals
Episode #128 - 03 March 2014 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Cho Hanseung has successfully defended his Kuksu title for the past two years. Lee Sedol has had a relatively bad year, winning zero international and domestic tournaments. However he has been looking to recover. The score is 2-1 right now in favor of Cho. Level: 5k to 4d
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Chenxing and Joanne
Episode #127 - 25 February 2014 - 2 comments By: Gansheng Shi 1p
The semi-final game of the World Mind Sports Games tournament. Played between rising star Wang Chenxing and Hei Jiajia (Joanne Missingham). Both belong to the strongest female players in the world today. Level: 6k to 4d
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Another joseki
Episode #126 - 24 February 2014 - 1 comment
..which is very versatile, played by humans and robots, to settle, attack, gain territory or to go for influence. Comes with a small trick! Level: 8k to 2d
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Haengma
Episode #125 - 17 February 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Haengma Haengma Haengma, you moving horse, I've been looking for you everywhere! Level: 5k to 4d
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Let the games begin
Episode #124 - 10 February 2014 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
The long awaited 10 game match between Gu Li and Lee Sedol has started. The first game was quite a fight! Level: 4k to 5d
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When your intuition is wrong
Episode #123 - 03 February 2014 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Your intuition is a strong weapon in rapid games. However when you have more time you might be able to find those hard to find haengma's which are counter intuitive. Level: 5k to 4d
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The knight and the princess
Episode #122 - 27 January 2014 - 1 comment
This weird looking joseki has been made popular by Cho U from Japan. Afterwards it has also been picked up by the rest of the world. Level: 4k to 4d
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Aga pro qualifiers
Episode #121 - 27 January 2014 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Recently Calvin Sun and Bill Lin battled for the title for the third Aga pro. Here we show game two out of three. Level: 5k to 3d
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Kobayashi opening
Episode #120 - 20 January 2014
The Kobayashi opening has been played for a long time and is still popular. There are simple variations and more complex ones: something for everyone. Level: 6k to 4d
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Settle your stones in style
Episode #119 - 17 January 2014 - 1 comment
Attaching at the 3-4 point is a good and stylish way to settle a weak stone or to expand your territory. And you can do it in a tricky way as well! Level: 10k to 2d
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Samsung semi-final
Episode #118 - 13 January 2014 - 1 comment By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Lee Sedol plays Wu Guangya in the semi-finals of the 2013 Samsung cup. Lee was the last hope for the Koreans in this tournament. Level: 5k to 4d
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Chen Yaoye takes revenge
Episode #117 - 06 January 2014 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Another game from the Nongshim cup. Chen Yaoye takes revenge for China. Enjoy Chen's territorial, but also creative style. Level: 5k to 4d
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Losing a won game
Episode #116 - 30 December 2013 - 1 comment By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Fan Tingyu seems to secure a win for China in the Nongshim cup against Kang Dongyun from Korea. However Kang Dongyun manages to squeeze out a victory by the smallest of margins. Level: 5k to 4d
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To attack or to tenuki
Episode #115 - 23 December 2013 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Iyama Yuta plays Chen Yaoye in the quarter finals of the LG Cup. They both show us that attacking directly is not always the best way. Have patience. Level: 5k to 4d
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Jubango prelude
Episode #114 - 16 December 2013 - 1 comment By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
Another game from the Chinese league. Lee Sedol plays against Gu Li. A prelude of their upcoming jubango. Level: 4k to 4d
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The Chinese league
Episode #113 - 09 December 2013 - 2 comments By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
Lee Sedol plays Fan Tingyu in the Chinese league. Fan Tingyu is only 18 years old and Lee Sedol is invited by team Guizhou to play in this league tournament. Level: 5k to 4d
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