In Go, a joseki is a common pattern of moves that leads to a locally even result. Usually focused on the corners during the opening.
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4-4 pincer variant - not in joseki dictionary
I am 4K and played against 2K in handicap game (2-stones).
The point of B3 was to prevent a double-wing shape for white (along the right and bottom)
So W4 pincer leads us into this joseki variant. ...
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3-4 point joseki - wide double-pincer
After a low approach at W2, B3 is a wide pincer. I double-pincered at W4 and then diagonal B5.
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Corner variation which is not in Josekipedia
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Deviation of 3-3 invasion - how to live/kill?
I know the following is joseki for an approach of the 4-4 stone followed by a 3/3 invasion...
$$cm1 A normal 3/3 invasion joseki (incomplete)
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Komoku-Oogeima joseki order variation
In a game my opponent derived from the joseki line I was familiar with.
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What is the best way to respond to this pincer joseki deviation?
Every now and again when I approach a corner, opponent plays 1-space pincer and I jump out, my opponent immediately peeps. This seems like aji keshi and bad shape, but I've been stumped as to how to ...
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Where can I find a good Joseki database?
I've been wondering about certain positions that arise often. To help me understand them, I would like to study the joseki moves. Since printed joseki dictionaries are out-dated very fast, I'd prefer ...
