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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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Dinerchtein's new joseki

Episode #202 - 04 May 2015 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p

This joseki is an invention of Dinerchtein, you can not find it in books or professional games (yet). It is closely related to other josekis and even the trick play that we saw in our very first episode resembles this pattern a bit. Level: 3k to 4d

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Hane

Episode #200 - 21 April 2015 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p

It's all about the.. hane! Level: 6k to 4d

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Two points of territory

Episode #191 - 02 March 2015 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p

Last month the strongest Russian tournament ever was held in St Petersburg. Alexandre played a good attachment which led him to victory. Level: 5k to 4d

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Sand grain style

Episode #184 - 12 January 2015 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p

This move was first played by Magari Reiki. Although it can not be called a trick play it is easy to answer it wrongly. This move is especially interesting in handicap games where you do not want to make your opponent strong. Level: 2k to 5d

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Another tricky elephant

Episode #181 - 29 December 2014 By: Park Young Woon 7d

Our special reporter from Korea has spotted another strange elephant. Prepare yourself and add this tricky joseki to your arsenal for the new year. Level: 5k to 4d

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Brutal bashing

Episode #176 - 01 December 2014 By: Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p

A tricky variation in the often played ogeima joseki. This variation looks very crude, but is sure to surprise your opponent. Level: 2k to 4d

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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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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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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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