Godly steamrollers
Episode #210 - 08 July 2015 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
Flatten your opponent with a steamroller. Both Magnetron and Thor posses these mighty devices. Be careful not to become a pancake! Level: 2k to 5d
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Pavlov doggy
Episode #209 - 30 June 2015 By: Kim Young-sam 7D
New innovations in one of the most often played josekis. Test your opponent first before playing a slow, but steady, joseki move. Level: 4k to 5d
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Hugging the Chinese
Episode #207 - 15 June 2015 - 1 comment By: Kim Young-sam 7D
Invade the grand Chinese moyo by hugging and embracing it. Level: 3k to 5d
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Like this
Episode #206 - 08 June 2015 By: Kim Young-sam 7D
This surprising invasion is powerful. When answered correctly it leads to a huge ko. So be sure to have some ko threats in reserve! Level: 5k to 4d
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The chicken and the egg
Episode #189 - 17 February 2015 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Mushrooms sprout from the ground, and so did Ke Jie. What a man! The golden chicken witnessed it all. Level: 5k to 4d
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The fourth AGA pro
Episode #187 - 02 February 2015 By: Gansheng Shi 1p
Congratulations to Ryan Li, the fourth AGA professional! Here he plays against Matthew Burrall in the Pro Qualification Championship, Round 1. Level: 6k to 4d
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Mok Jin Seok's fuseki
Episode #185 - 19 January 2015 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
This strange looking shimari is a favourite pattern of Mok Jin Seok. It invites your opponent to dive in, but a tough fight will await him! Level: 5k to 4d
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In memory of Go Seigen
Episode #180 - 23 December 2014 - 3 comments By: Merlijn Kuin 6d
Go Seigen passed away this year at the respectable age of 100. As an ode to this master player, Merlijn Kuin - multiple times Dutch champion - reviews one of his games against Takagawa Kaku in front of a live audience. The video stops at move 99. More commentary can be found in the sgf-file. Level: 5k to 5d
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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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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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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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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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Invading with Gu Li
Episode #147 - 10 June 2014 - 1 comment By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Gu Li is the master of the opening. Here we have a look at a few of his brilliant moments. Level: 5k to 4d
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Young-sun Yoon
Episode #143 - 19 May 2014 - 3 comments By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
An interview with Young-sun Yoon. She shows her favourite opening and enjoys tennis more than chess. Level: 30k to 7d
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An aggressive approach
Episode #140 - 05 May 2014 - 1 comment
Attacking a one space enclusure very early is a often seen handicap style move, but can also be played in even games. There are many tricks which can be tried to try and get a quick advantage. Level: 7k to 2d
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San-san opening
Episode #138 - 21 April 2014 - 9 comments
Germans and Dutchies alike love the simplicity but also the deep strategy behind the 3-3 point. (And ok, Ajax lost 5-1) Level: 10k to 2d
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Invading the Mini Chinese
Episode #137 - 21 April 2014
This attachment makes invading a Mini Chinese formation more enjoyable. Level: 5k to 3d
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Hoshi battles
Episode #136 - 14 April 2014 - 1 comment
Playing all hoshi stones might look boring, but interesting battles can arise very quickly. Testing moves and counter-testing moves all over the place! Level: 6k to 2d
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Cut it like a master
Episode #134 - 31 March 2014 - 2 comments By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
Park Junghwan also plays in the Chinese A league, here we see him in action against Chen Yaoye. Level: 5k to 5d
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