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A peek around the corner

Episode #133 - 29 March 2014 - 1 comment

This attachment is not so easy to find, but might come in handy when destroying your opponents moyo. Level: 6k to 2d

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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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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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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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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Which side to block?

Episode #107 - 04 November 2013 - 5 comments By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

After your tobi or keima enclosed 4-4 stone is invaded at san-san you have a choice. A or B? Which side to block? Level: 3k to 4d

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Those san-san invasions

Episode #99 - 23 September 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

The san-san invasion appears in almost every game. In this episode we will see some different invasions depending on the surrounding positions. Level: 5k to 4d

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Running battles

Episode #93 - 19 August 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

An exciting running battle comes forth from a modern fuseki. Level: 6k to 4d

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Become sharper!

Episode #83 - 01 July 2013 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p

Learn how to deal with tricky moves from your opponent. And make sure you don't get tricked! Level: 6k to 4d

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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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Powerful jumps

Episode #81 - 17 June 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

This joseki position can arise after two different sequences. It is similiar to other josekis we have studied, but we will see that one stone at a slightly different spot will lead to a radically different joseki.

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Quiet move before the storm

Episode #77 - 27 May 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

Korean professional study groups have been investigating this opening a lot. It is interesting to see what kind of new patterns they are developing.

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A powerful descent

Episode #76 - 27 May 2013 - 2 comments

We have a look at the fuseki of a Honinbo game played in 1975 between Ishida Yoshio and Sakata Eio. Sakata is known for his sharp moves and plays a strong descent. Level: 8k to 4d

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One giant leap

Episode #75 - 20 May 2013 - 1 comment By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

We continue our exploration of this modern opening with a surprisingly far pincer.

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Aji after joseki

Episode #68 - 15 April 2013 By: Young-sun Yoon 8p

Young-sun shows us the aji which can still be exploited after six popular josekis have been played out.

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One step further

Episode #66 - 01 April 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

This move is also possible and again leads to many interesting variations.

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Modern fighting joseki

Episode #64 - 25 March 2013 By: Cho Hye Yeon 9p

In which we have a look at a difficult joseki which can lead to severe fighting variations. Probably you do not want to memorize this, but appreciate the fighting!

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