Stay sharp
Episode #82 - 24 June 2013 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
Sometimes we play moves too quickly. The obvious move is not always good. Stay sharp and always be on the lookout to punish bad moves from your opponent!
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High shimari attachment
Episode #80 - 17 June 2013 - 17 comments
By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
Looking to reduce a framework which involves a high shimari? This attachment is often good, and fun as well it seems! Level: 5k to 3d
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Descent tesuji
Episode #79 - 10 June 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
The descent tesuji is often overlooked, as it in many cases does not feel natural. A tricky move in a common joseki shows the power of the descent tesuji nicely!
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Diagonal tesuji
Episode #78 - 03 June 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
A kosumi is a strong shape which can be used to escape, attack, connect or kill. Let's see some kosumi tesujis in action!
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Amazing Adorable Attachments
Episode #74 - 13 May 2013 - 1 comment By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
With a focus on the underneath attachment. This surprising move can be used to kill, cut of stones or to make shape for a weak group.
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Double-hane
Episode #72 - 06 May 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
The double hane can have many purposes, it can be used to attack, to make sabaki, to defend and to kill. In this episode we show a range of different examples all involving the double hane technique.
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Strong nobis
Episode #71 - 29 April 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
When seeing these thick nobis for the first time they might look very slow. But they are often good shape and prevent the opponent from making good shape.
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Nose tesuji
Episode #69 - 22 April 2013 - 1 comment By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
The nose tesuji is a common technique, but can also be very hard to find in some situations. Let's have a look at some examples!
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Magic one space jumps
Episode #63 - 20 March 2013 - 4 comments
By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p
One year ago BadukMovies published its first episode. To celebrate we put empty triangles in cookie jars and have a look at one space tesuji magic! Level: 10k to 5d
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Good empty triangles
Episode #62 - 18 March 2013 - 2 comments By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
An empty triangle is the typical example of bad shape. Good empty triangles are the typical example of the Japanese term "Guzumi", which means bad shape, but good move. Let's have a look at some Guzumi!
Drawing made by the Empty Triangle
Mindblowing tesujis!
Episode #53 - 04 February 2013 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p
In which we have a look at 3 professional games with some very special moves in them.
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Jump to the first line
Episode #49 - 14 January 2013 By: Kim Sung-rae 8p
Often a jump to the first line is a good endgame move. In this episode we show why and show a few endgame tesujis which are related to it.
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Shimari probe
Episode #32 - 22 October 2012 - 5 comments
Playing a probe to see how your opponent answers is a high level technique. Let's see a few variations of this in action.
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Stone tower tesuji
Episode #27 - 17 September 2012 - 3 comments
The stone tower tesuji occurs frequently in games. In this episode we will have a look at some pro games and josekis in which this tesuji occurs. Level: 20k to 1d
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The raccoon dog's belly
Episode #23 - 22 August 2012 - 5 comments
This is one of the most beautiful and surprising tesujis in the game of go. No wonder the raccoon dog likes it so much! Level: 15k to 4d
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Baduk Tweets
Episode #22 - 13 August 2012 - 1 comment
Inspired by last weeks episode we have introduced a new feature on the website called "Baduk Gems". In this episode we will have a look at a few gems we have collected.
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Gems
Episode #21 - 08 August 2012
Do you know that situation when you are looking at some possible moves in your game, and you suddenly discover a special one? That hidden gem?
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