Openings
The two most popular first moves in a Go corner compared: the 4-4 star point and the 3-4 point, what each one aims for, and which to choose as a beginner.
Openings
How the 13×13 Go opening works: taking corners, approaching and enclosing, extending along the sides and moving smoothly from 9×9 to the full 19×19 board.
Openings
The core opening principles of Go explained: why corners come first, how far apart to place stones, third line versus fourth line, and how to avoid slow moves.
Openings
Direction of play is one of the most important ideas in Go: making your walls face open space, blocking toward your own strength, and not building toward your o
Openings
Why the same number of stones surrounds far more territory in the corner than on the side or in the centre, with simple counts you can check on any board.