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Star Point or 3-4 Point? Choosing Your First Corner Move in Go and What Each One Promises

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.

28/09/2026 5 min read

Joseki

The 3-4 Point and the Small Knight Approach: Enclosing the Corner, Answering the Approach and the Main Ideas Behind Each Choice

The 3-4 point corner in Go: why it invites an enclosure, what the small knight approach aims for, and the main answers Black can choose from, explained by ideas

27/09/2026 5 min read