BadukMovies was a project by Peter Brouwer 6d and Kim Ouweleen 4d. Between 2012 and 2017 they published weekly go videos.
7 min · Published 20 March 2012
In this first episode we show a favourite trick play of ours. There are different kinds of trick plays. Some trick plays have a big penalty when the opponent responds correctly. This trick play however has no drawbacks and can be played without fear. There are also examples of professional go players who have tried this trick move.
11 min · Published 26 March 2012
In this screencast, we will show an interesting "trick"-move that Kim learned when he was studying go in China. It is suitable for combatting moyo positions like the san-ren-sei.
4 min · Published 1 April 2012
In the opening stages of the game you often play josekis you know well. But be careful! When other stones are around, you should expect the unexpected!
12 min · Published 9 April 2012
This episode discusses how to continue play after a very common joseki. A solid position can still be leaned upon, gouged out and attacked!
7 min · Published 16 April 2012
Last week we covered a few variations concerning the "perfect base". In this episode we will revisit this position from another perspective.
9 min · Published 23 April 2012
This episode shows a strong keima move which is often overlooked in the fuseki. Try it sometime instead of more common alternatives.
8 min · Published 1 May 2012
This episode shows the start of a game between Frank Janssen and Peter. The commentary gives some insight about what Peters thoughts were when playing this game on the dragon go server.
11 min · Published 7 May 2012
This episode continues the game commentary from last week.
11 min · Published 14 May 2012
A popular korean joseki is explored and we focus on the aji in the corner of one of the variations.
6 min · Published 21 May 2012
You all know the keima and the ogeima, but have you ever heard of the very large knight's move, the daidaigeima?
10 min · Published 27 May 2012
In this episode we give some insights into the main weakness of a hoshi stone: the 3-3 point.
9 min · Published 4 June 2012
This episode continues to explore the various variations which can occur when invading at the 3-3 point (san-san.)
7 min · Published 10 June 2012
The L+2 group is a common group in go. It often appears after a san-san invasion. Let's have a look at some follow-up tactics we can apply to this group.
6 min · Published 20 June 2012
When invading takamoku (4-5 point) at the 3-4 point, you should be aware of the strong inside hane or you might end up tricked.
8 min · Published 27 June 2012
In previous episodes we have been showing fixed patterns and josekis. However we would like to stress the point that you have to play the moves that make you feel best. We are all amateurs and we play this game for fun, so play the moves you think are most fun and interesting!
14 min · Published 5 July 2012
In this episode we have a look at a game between Honinbo Shusaku and Sakaguchi Sentoku played in 1853. Enjoy the simple, but effective moves.
16 min · Published 12 July 2012
Dosaku (1645-1702) was a go master famous for making his opponent overconcentrated. He also invented the tewari technique. Let's have a look at one of his most famous games.
21 min · Published 19 July 2012
In this episode we review a game of one of our viewers. He is 4kyu and goes by the name of 'ogee' on KGS.
16 min · Published 27 July 2012
Together with his friend and rival Go Seigen, Kitani Minoru developed the Shin-fuseki ('New fuseki'). Famous as a go player as well as a go teacher, Kitani is also known for his trademark josekis. This week we look at one of his games against Sakato Eio in which he shows his special joseki choices.
13 min · Published 1 August 2012
Today another review of a game played by one of our loyal fans: Helge Böger. His name on KGS is 'Moin9' and his rank is 1kyu.
16 min · Published 8 August 2012
Do you know that situation when you are looking at some possible moves in your game, and you suddenly discover a special one? That hidden gem?
12 min · Published 13 August 2012
Inspired by last weeks episode we have introduced a new feature on the website called "Baduk Gems". In this episode we will have a look at a few gems we have collected.
6 min · Published 22 August 2012
This is one of the most beautiful and surprising tesujis in the game of go. No wonder the raccoon dog likes it so much!
9 min · Published 27 August 2012
The keima enclosure from a 4-4 point is a strong solid move, almost like a shimari from a 3-4 point. However it can still be invaded and approached.
5 min · Published 3 September 2012
This episode continues the series we started last week and shows more invasion possibilities again the keima enclosure from a hoshi stone.
8 min · Published 10 September 2012
This is the last episode in the series of the invasion of a hoshi stone with a keima enclosure.
5 min · Published 17 September 2012
The stone tower tesuji occurs frequently in games. In this episode we will have a look at some pro games and josekis in which this tesuji occurs.
6 min · Published 24 September 2012
We coined this very far pincer the "Two step pincer". It is interesting to see how baduk evolves and innovates. Try this far pincer to surprise your opponent!
4 min · Published 1 October 2012
This episode shows a trick play which can arise when a 4-4 star point is approached from both sides.
22 min · Published 8 October 2012
This week we have a look at another master player. Huang Longshi is said to be one of the strongest go players of all time. He was born around the year 1651 in China.
8 min · Published 15 October 2012
Part two in this mini series about Huang Longshi shows some gems, beautiful moves he played.
15 min · Published 22 October 2012
Playing a probe to see how your opponent answers is a high level technique. Let's see a few variations of this in action.
22 min · Published 29 October 2012
Invading an extra large knights formation, daidaigeima in Japanese, is a common move. The possibilities and variations are endless.
18 min · Published 5 November 2012
We continue our exploration of how to handle the invasion of a daidaigeima shape.
3 min · Published 12 November 2017
We proudly introduce BadukMovies Pro. We are very grateful to Kim Sung-rae 8p for making this possible.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
10 min · Published 12 November 2012
The first pro episode. Kim Sung-rae shows us a surprising twist to a common endgame.
14 min · Published 19 November 2012
The monkey jump is a common endgame move, how to deal with it?
Kim Sung-rae 8p
9 min · Published 19 November 2012
This trick play is hard to punish as the moves to punish it are hard to find. Try it sometime!
Kim Sung-rae 8p
28 min · Published 26 November 2012
At the Korea Prime Minister Cup 2012 two players battled for the title of strongest European. <br> Mateusz Surma 6d vs. Artem Kachanovskyj 7d.
19 min · Published 3 December 2012
This week we visit Brazil, which has a thriving go community. One of the go-centres of the Nihon Ki-in is located in São Paulo.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
24 min · Published 3 December 2012
By winning this fourth game in the Olleh cup finals against Choi Chul Han 9p, Lee Sedol 9p conquers the Olleh cup once again.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
19 min · Published 10 December 2012
This position seems solid, but there is still some invading aji. Let's see what is still possible!
19 min · Published 17 December 2012
Game review of two Chinese master players. Both born in Haining around the year 1710, they would become friends in life, and rivals on the go board.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
9 min · Published 17 December 2012
Making good shape - or more specifically: avoiding bad shape - is one of the hardest things in go. <br> Let's shed light on a few examples.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
10 min · Published 24 December 2012
José looks in his sock: there is a present from Santa!<br/> It's some endgame for the end of the year. <br/> Thanks Santa!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
24 min · Published 31 December 2012
We are happy to start 2013 with an episode written by Young-sun Yoon! <br/>She shows us a few fantastic moves from a game between Lee Sedol and Park Moon Yo.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
20 min · Published 31 December 2012
The two space extension is a very common formation in the game of go. How to attack it? In this episode we explore some different possibilities.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
14 min · Published 7 January 2013
Many players will tell you it's bad to play this kosumi. But is this really the case?
Kim Sung-rae 8p
8 min · Published 14 January 2013
Often a jump to the first line is a good endgame move. In this episode we show why and show a few endgame tesujis which are related to it.
22 min · Published 21 January 2013
About Hans Pietsch, Yan An, Peter, Zeno, Kim and the difficulty of playing a move at the right moment.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
15 min · Published 21 January 2013
The second episode from Young-sun shows great moves from a game played between Lee Sedol and Lee Chang-ho.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
19 min · Published 28 January 2013
In episode #42 we discussed invading a small castle. In this episode we have a look at invading a slightly bigger castle.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
21 min · Published 4 February 2013
In which we have a look at 3 professional games with some very special moves in them.
19 min · Published 4 February 2013
We travel to Turkey! To be more specific: to Ankara, where we will discuss a game from the Alpar Kılınç tournament. This tournament is held yearly in memory of the first go player in Turkey.
Kim Sung-rae 8p
13 min · Published 11 February 2013
"Invade a moyo one move before it becomes territory". Or invade a castle before the walls get too high. Let's see how to invade this particular position.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
12 min · Published 18 February 2013
In this first of three episodes Cho Hye Yeon 9p shows us popular openings which are played by professionals these days.
Baek Jihee 2p
18 min · Published 18 February 2013
Most of you will know this jeongseok (joseki). But how to continue after the joseki has been played? There are many follow-up moves to explore.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
11 min · Published 25 February 2013
Part 2 of 3. In which we explore more variations after the splitting move we have seen in part 1 of this series.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
12 min · Published 4 March 2013
Todays topics: A joseki for influence, a surprising invasion and a powerful keima.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
11 min · Published 4 March 2013
Topics: Cat in tree, burning house, giraffes and a plant called Hanky. Oh and some baduk.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
14 min · Published 11 March 2013
This sticky move has been popular for a while, especially in Korea. And they stick with it and innovate and perfect it even more.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
16 min · Published 18 March 2013
An empty triangle is the typical example of bad shape. Good empty triangles are the typical example of the Japanese term "Guzumi", which means bad shape, but good move. Let's have a look at some Guzumi!<br/> Drawing made by <a href="http://www.emptytriangle.com/archive/show/72">the Empty Triangle</a>
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
20 min · Published 20 March 2013
One year ago BadukMovies published its first episode. To celebrate we put empty triangles in cookie jars and have a look at one space tesuji magic!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 25 March 2013
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!
14 min · Published 1 April 2013
A review of the first few moves of a game between 2 shodans. Sometimes it's better to give up on a stone than to carry it with you through the rest of the game.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
10 min · Published 1 April 2013
This move is also possible and again leads to many interesting variations.
Baek Jihee 2p
27 min · Published 8 April 2013
The Dutch championships is a tough tournament, with 8 rounds of games, played during two weekends. Merlijn Kuin 6D and Zeno van Ditzhuijzen 5D both ended with 7 points. A playoff was necessary to decide the winner. Let's see the final game!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
19 min · Published 15 April 2013
Young-sun shows us the aji which can still be exploited after six popular josekis have been played out.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
12 min · Published 22 April 2013
The nose tesuji is a common technique, but can also be very hard to find in some situations. Let's have a look at some examples!
22 min · Published 22 April 2013
A game between Go Seigen and Takagawa Kaku is the subject of this episode in a new format.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
12 min · Published 29 April 2013
When seeing these thick nobis for the first time they might look very slow. But they are often good shape and prevent the opponent from making good shape.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
13 min · Published 6 May 2013
The double hane can have many purposes, it can be used to attack, to make sabaki, to defend and to kill. In this episode we show a range of different examples all involving the double hane technique.
19 min · Published 13 May 2013
We continue with the game between Go Seigen and Takagawa Kaku and focus on some great moves, ideas and techniques!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
19 min · Published 13 May 2013
With a focus on the underneath attachment. This surprising move can be used to kill, cut of stones or to make shape for a weak group.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
18 min · Published 20 May 2013
We continue our exploration of this modern opening with a surprisingly far pincer.
13 min · Published 27 May 2013
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.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
14 min · Published 27 May 2013
Korean professional study groups have been investigating this opening a lot. It is interesting to see what kind of new patterns they are developing.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
11 min · Published 3 June 2013
A kosumi is a strong shape which can be used to escape, attack, connect or kill. Let's see some kosumi tesujis in action!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
14 min · Published 10 June 2013
The descent tesuji is often overlooked, as it in many cases does not feel natural. A tricky move in a common joseki shows the power of the descent tesuji nicely!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
9 min · Published 17 June 2013
Looking to reduce a framework which involves a high shimari? This attachment is often good, and fun as well it seems!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
11 min · Published 17 June 2013
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.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
11 min · Published 24 June 2013
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!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
14 min · Published 1 July 2013
Learn how to deal with tricky moves from your opponent. And make sure you don't get tricked!
12 min · Published 8 July 2013
In Japanese this jump is called hazama tobi. In Chinese it is referred to as the elephant's jump.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
18 min · Published 8 July 2013
Train your ability to spot the wedge tesuji!
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
13 min · Published 15 July 2013
"Make a Feint to the East while Attacking in the West". The far attachment is an example of this stratagem.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 22 July 2013
A popular fuseki gets revisited with a subtly timed approaching move.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 29 July 2013
On the 7th of July Germany got a new champion. The young Lukas Krämer won 6 out of 7 games in the tournament. Here we will have a look at the opening of his game against last year's champion Franz-Josef Dickhut.
7 min · Published 29 July 2013
About big tournaments where you listen to Rage against the machine and get inspired to play strong, creative and tricky moves.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
14 min · Published 5 August 2013
The second part of the game between Lukas and Franz-Josef.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
18 min · Published 11 August 2013
The first match of the Honinbo tournament 2013. Iyama Yuta plays Yamashita Keigo.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
41 min · Published 14 August 2013
A game from the manga Hikaru no Go and also from the female Kuksu Cup. Our teacher Young-sun Yoon plays as Hikaru Shindo against Yi Cheong-weon who is called Suyang in the manga. Do you still follow? ;-)
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
16 min · Published 19 August 2013
An exciting running battle comes forth from a modern fuseki.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 25 August 2013
The shoulder hit appears in almost every game. How to follow it up? The bonus files include some discussions about recent professional shoulder hits.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
10 min · Published 2 September 2013
Instead of the solid one space jump, try out your new friend the keima and surprise your opponent!
14 min · Published 5 September 2013
An interesting game where Hanawa Yasutoki decides to mirror his opponent, Nakayama Noriyuki, and plays out a long ladder.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
23 min · Published 9 September 2013
The second game of this years Honinbo tournament between Iyama Yuta and Yamashita Keigo. The first twelve moves are shown, these moves proved to be the prelude to a big battle which was about to follow.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
29 min · Published 16 September 2013
In which we continue with the exciting second game between Iyama Yuta and Yamashita Keigo from the Honinbo tournament.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
18 min · Published 23 September 2013
The san-san invasion appears in almost every game. In this episode we will see some different invasions depending on the surrounding positions.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
15 min · Published 30 September 2013
Five middle game problems full of sabaki, direction of play and squeezing tesujis.
7 min · Published 7 October 2013
An endgame tip, in which the small monkey jump shines instead of the more common ogeima monkey jump.
Kim Myungwan 9p
56 min · Published 7 October 2013
Kim Myungwan is a Korean 9 dan professional, who moved to the United States. Here he discusses a game he played in the 2005 Samsung cup.
Baek Jihee 2p
18 min · Published 14 October 2013
Where we look at parts of a game between two of Baek Jihee's students from her go school.
Kim Myungwan 9p
12 min · Published 21 October 2013
After invading a double keima enclosure you have a choice. Play a ko or live unconditionally. Did we mention the situation changes when black is strong on the outside?
Gansheng Shi 1p
16 min · Published 28 October 2013
With this game Gansheng Shi earned a pro certificate. And he became one of the two first home grown North American professionals.
Gansheng Shi 1p
31 min · Published 4 November 2013
Tang Weixing goes for territory against Kim Jiseok who goes for influence. A game from the quarter finals of the 2013 Samsung cup.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
18 min · Published 4 November 2013
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?
Gansheng Shi 1p
33 min · Published 11 November 2013
The 17 year old Mi Yuting plays against Lee Sedol in a new Chinese international tournament: the Mlily cup.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
13 min · Published 18 November 2013
Cho Hye Yeon plays against Park Jiyun in the Kuksu cup. The opening is discussed. We focus on a strange looking attachment.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 25 November 2013
We continue with the game from last week between Cho Hye Yeon and Park Jiyun. Hye Yeon is flying high, but lacks territory. She needs to attack!
5 min · Published 2 December 2013
Often it is preferable to give up a few points to keep sente during endgame. Let's see some examples!
Gansheng Shi 1p
26 min · Published 2 December 2013
Zhou Ruiyang plays against Chen Yaoye in the semi-finals of the LG cup. The winner will face Tuo Jiaxi in the finals.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
17 min · Published 9 December 2013
Lee Sedol plays Fan Tingyu in the Chinese league. Fan Tingyu is only 18 years old and Lee Sedol is invited by team Guizhou to play in this league tournament.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 16 December 2013
Another game from the Chinese league. Lee Sedol plays against Gu Li. A prelude of their upcoming jubango.
Gansheng Shi 1p
24 min · Published 23 December 2013
Iyama Yuta plays Chen Yaoye in the quarter finals of the LG Cup. They both show us that attacking directly is not always the best way. Have patience.
Gansheng Shi 1p
14 min · Published 30 December 2013
Fan Tingyu seems to secure a win for China in the Nongshim cup against Kang Dongyun from Korea. However Kang Dongyun manages to squeeze out a victory by the smallest of margins.
Gansheng Shi 1p
19 min · Published 6 January 2014
Another game from the Nongshim cup. Chen Yaoye takes revenge for China. Enjoy Chen's territorial, but also creative style.
Gansheng Shi 1p
21 min · Published 13 January 2014
Lee Sedol plays Wu Guangya in the semi-finals of the 2013 Samsung cup. Lee was the last hope for the Koreans in this tournament.
9 min · Published 17 January 2014
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!
11 min · Published 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.
Gansheng Shi 1p
19 min · Published 27 January 2014
Recently Calvin Sun and Bill Lin battled for the title for the third Aga pro. Here we show game two out of three.
13 min · Published 27 January 2014
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.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
9 min · Published 3 February 2014
Your intuition is a strong weapon in rapid games. However when you have more time you might be able to find those hard to find haengma's which are counter intuitive.
Gansheng Shi 1p
21 min · Published 10 February 2014
The long awaited 10 game match between Gu Li and Lee Sedol has started. The first game was quite a fight!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
11 min · Published 17 February 2014
Haengma Haengma Haengma, you moving horse, I've been looking for you everywhere!
12 min · Published 24 February 2014
..which is very versatile, played by humans and robots, to settle, attack, gain territory or to go for influence. Comes with a small trick!
Gansheng Shi 1p
20 min · Published 25 February 2014
The semi-final game of the World Mind Sports Games tournament. Played between rising star Wang Chenxing and Hei Jiajia (Joanne Missingham). Both belong to the strongest female players in the world today.
Gansheng Shi 1p
22 min · Published 3 March 2014
Cho Hanseung has successfully defended his Kuksu title for the past two years. Lee Sedol has had a relatively bad year, winning zero international and domestic tournaments. However he has been looking to recover. The score is 2-1 right now in favor of Cho.
21 min · Published 10 March 2014
Zeno is back from studying weiqi in China. In this interview he tells us about his adventures and shows two things he learned over there.
16 min · Published 10 March 2014
Zeno shows a two stone handicap game that he played in China against his teacher Zhao Baolong 2p. Even though Zeno kills a corner group the result is surprisingly not good for him.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
10 min · Published 17 March 2014
Some moves evolve from caterpillars to beautiful butterflies. This Banded peacock is the result of many years of research and evolution.
16 min · Published 24 March 2014
Looking for a new fuseki to play? This one might fit you. It involves a surprising tenuki and a good sabaki strategy.
8 min · Published 29 March 2014
This attachment is not so easy to find, but might come in handy when destroying your opponents moyo.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
17 min · Published 31 March 2014
Park Junghwan also plays in the Chinese A league, here we see him in action against Chen Yaoye.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
16 min · Published 7 April 2014
Here Chen Yaoye cuts off a big group of Park Junghwan. A big fight follows with lots of opportunities for mistakes. Chen Yaoye shows us how to finish it like a master.
12 min · Published 14 April 2014
Playing all hoshi stones might look boring, but interesting battles can arise very quickly. Testing moves and counter-testing moves all over the place!
8 min · Published 20 April 2014
This attachment makes invading a Mini Chinese formation more enjoyable.
17 min · Published 20 April 2014
Germans and Dutchies alike love the simplicity but also the deep strategy behind the 3-3 point. (And ok, Ajax lost 5-1)
22 min · Published 28 April 2014
Various ways of dealing with the low one-space pincer.
17 min · Published 5 May 2014
Attacking a one space enclusure very early is a often seen handicap style move, but can also be played in even games. There are many tricks which can be tried to try and get a quick advantage.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
26 min · Published 12 May 2014
As a young boy Cho Namcheol, the father of Korean go and first Kuksu, traveled to Japan to study there. This episode shows a game between him and the young Shuko.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
31 min · Published 19 May 2014
Cho Hunhyun became the second national treasure of Korea. Here he plays against his pupil in the finals of the 1992 Wang-yee title match.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
14 min · Published 19 May 2014
An interview with Young-sun Yoon. She shows her favourite opening and enjoys tennis more than chess.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
18 min · Published 26 May 2014
A quiet and common joseki suddenly turns into a big battlefield after this brute extension.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
17 min · Published 2 June 2014
Two fine probes undergo thorough examination.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
44 min · Published 10 June 2014
A very typical game between Cho Chikun and Takemiya Masaki. Cho goes for territory while Takemiya sets up a moyo with his sanrensei.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
23 min · Published 10 June 2014
Gu Li is the master of the opening. Here we have a look at a few of his brilliant moments.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
15 min · Published 16 June 2014
Yoda Norimoto and Zhou Ruiyang show us two great invasions.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
9 min · Published 23 June 2014
Timing is important when playing peeps and other testing moves. Three examples from professional play illustrate this.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
10 min · Published 30 June 2014
In which Yamashiro finds multiple brilliant moves, and we continue our testing move exploration.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
25 min · Published 10 July 2014
What are the differences between the various pincers of the far low approach?
Mateusz Surma 6d
19 min · Published 14 July 2014
The talented and young Mateusz Surma plays Fan Hui in the Vienna tournament.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
20 min · Published 21 July 2014
The close pincer is the most often played pincer. Here we focus on what happens when white tries to jump out.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
14 min · Published 28 July 2014
Sharpen your endgame skills and see what is possible when all liberties have been filled!
Park Young Woon 7d
12 min · Published 4 August 2014
After a strange looking low version of the Kobayashi opening you can gain an early advantage with the help of a tricky variation of a common joseki.
Park Young Woon 7d
9 min · Published 4 August 2014
Our new teacher Park Young Woon shows us two interesting fusekis in which you have to be very careful not to be tricked. Creating miai is the key to success.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
17 min · Published 11 August 2014
Count, or learn by heart, how many points some common endgame moves are worth!
Park Young Woon 7d
24 min · Published 18 August 2014
A wonderful game from an internet tournament. Attack Expert takes on the Tree of Heaven.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
13 min · Published 25 August 2014
We go back to the basics with this common endgame move. There are some pitfalls and a good empty triangle to remember.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
18 min · Published 1 September 2014
In which a very high and unusual fuseki is shown. You have to fight hard with these kind of fusekis!
Mikyung Cho - BadukTV
14 min · Published 9 September 2014
If you throw a stone in the creek the water will change its path. Learn where to put your stones and chase your opponent across the board.
Mikyung Cho - BadukTV
19 min · Published 9 September 2014
If you know how to attack you can gain a lot. On the other hand, if you don't know how to attack it can lead to disaster.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
22 min · Published 14 September 2014
Wang Chenxing continues to surprise us and has worked out a new fuseki for her last tournament.
Michael Redmond 9p
55 min · Published 22 September 2014
A special lecture at the Nihon Ki-in summer go camp. Michael Redmond goes over the first game of the Kamakura jubango. Kitani Minoru plays with black against Go Seigen.
Park Young Woon 7d
13 min · Published 29 September 2014
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!
Park Young Woon 7d
19 min · Published 29 September 2014
We continue our ogeima joseki study with more tricky variations and a very surprising empty triangle for the cookie jar.
Ishida Yoshio 9p
18 min · Published 6 October 2014
Born in 1997, Ichiriki, prodigy of Japan, is fighting against Cho U. A place in the Kisei league is at stake.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
18 min · Published 13 October 2014
When your groups are in deep trouble, use the power of the double hane, the big eye-making kosumi or perhaps you can call the raccoon-dog from his wintersleep.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
23 min · Published 20 October 2014
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!
16 min · Published 27 October 2014
This simple tobi avoids many complicated joseki variations. A recent Japanese innovation.
Baek Jihee 2p
9 min · Published 4 November 2014
I'm stranded on a spaceship hideaway.<br/> And something makes me think I'm here to stay.</br> I'm so happy where I am with these tesujis from outer space.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
12 min · Published 10 November 2014
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.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
21 min · Published 17 November 2014
Cho Hye Yeon plays against the god of endgame Park Yeonghoon. Magnetron watches and is all in for some electrifying cooking.
Kim Seung-jun 9p
17 min · Published 24 November 2014
Kim Jiseok plays against Guo Yuzheng. After playing tenuki three(!) times his group is in severe danger. How will this daredevil manage his group?
Benjamin Lockhart 8d
24 min · Published 24 November 2014
Gote, gote with gote follow-up, gote with sente follow-up, reverse sente, double sente.. And.. tesujis!
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
20 min · Published 1 December 2014
A tricky variation in the often played ogeima joseki. This variation looks very crude, but is sure to surprise your opponent.
Kim Seung-jun 9p
11 min · Published 8 December 2014
When the second line is considered to be the line of defeat, what good can be said about the first line? Here two magical tesujis played on the first line.
YoonYoung Kim 4p
26 min · Published 15 December 2014
We are so happy with our new teacher YoonYoung Kim 4p, that we suddenly start whispering about the Samsung cup.
YoonYoung Kim 4p
29 min · Published 23 December 2014
Park JungHwan started off well in his game against WeiXing Tang. We showed the beginning of this game in episode #178. Tang won the 2013 Samsung cup though and does not give up easily.
Merlijn Kuin 6d
66 min · Published 23 December 2014
Go Seigen passed away this year at the respectable age of 100. As an ode to this master player, Merlijn Kuin - multiple times Dutch champion - reviews one of his games against Takagawa Kaku in front of a live audience. The video stops at move 99. More commentary can be found in the sgf-file.
Park Young Woon 7d
15 min · Published 29 December 2014
Our special reporter from Korea has spotted another strange elephant. Prepare yourself and add this tricky joseki to your arsenal for the new year.
YoonYoung Kim 4p
27 min · Published 5 January 2015
Another game from the semi finals between Park JungHwan and WeiXing Tang in the Samsung cup. Tang had some chances but nature called and brought disaster.
The white wizard 9p
5 min · Published 6 January 2015
Gandalf packed his bags twice in his life to visit the white wizard for a game of go. His last masterpiece is now remembered through the proverb "When one says two, two can not say one, then one is three".
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
20 min · Published 12 January 2015
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.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
12 min · Published 19 January 2015
This strange looking shimari is a favourite pattern of Mok Jin Seok. It invites your opponent to dive in, but a tough fight will await him!
BadukTV
48 min · Published 26 January 2015
We are happy to be able to present this episode from BadukTV with English subtitles. Choi Cheolhan plays against Zhou Ruiyang.
Gansheng Shi 1p
27 min · Published 2 February 2015
Congratulations to Ryan Li, the fourth AGA professional! Here he plays against Matthew Burrall in the Pro Qualification Championship, Round 1.
Gansheng Shi 1p
20 min · Published 9 February 2015
Matthew Burrall seals the win against Ryan Li. Ryan did recover well later in the tournament though and went on to become an Aga 1-dan professional!
Gansheng Shi 1p
15 min · Published 17 February 2015
Mushrooms sprout from the ground, and so did Ke Jie. What a man! The golden chicken witnessed it all.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
71 min · Published 23 February 2015
On tuesdays members of the gentlemen's club are invited to tell about their hobbys. This evening a rather peculiar board game will be presented.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
17 min · Published 2 March 2015
Last month the strongest Russian tournament ever was held in St Petersburg. Alexandre played a good attachment which led him to victory.
5 min · Published 9 March 2015
Learn how to deal with this often played invasion. The shape also appears in many similiar positions.
10 min · Published 9 March 2015
The mud, in this case, is the second line! This is not necessarily a trick play, but your opponent needs to answer carefully!
8 min · Published 16 March 2015
We continue with our invasion study. Attack with a kosumi and.. sometimes also escape with a kosumi!
12 min · Published 23 March 2015
Direction of attack, attacking seemingly strong groups and when overplaying is ok when your opponent has a group that does not live yet.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
14 min · Published 30 March 2015
Shin Min Jun and Shin Jin Seo, promising Korean players (15-16 years and old), show us a new reducing technique.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
6 min · Published 30 March 2015
This week, in lightning speed, #20 to #11 from the list of best tesuji's of all time!
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
11 min · Published 6 April 2015
More tesuji's! This time #10 - #1 of best tesuji's of all time!
18 min · Published 13 April 2015
Often when invading you have to check out ladders first. Come in well prepared!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
12 min · Published 21 April 2015
It's all about the.. hane!
Young-sun Yoon 8p
12 min · Published 28 April 2015
About timing, probes, monkeys and wriggling.
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
13 min · Published 4 May 2015
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.
Cristian Pop 7D
21 min · Published 11 May 2015
In March 2015 the second European pro qualifications were held in Pisa. Our new teacher, Cristian Pop, comments on his game against Andrii Kravets. Get inspired by the wedge!
Cristian Pop 7D
15 min · Published 25 May 2015
We continue with the middle game of the game between Andrii Kravets and Cristian Pop. Played in the knockout pro qualifications in Pisa.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
18 min · Published 1 June 2015
Shiny hanes often lead to miai situations and sometimes to short ladders or even mega squeezes.
Kim Young-sam 7D
9 min · Published 8 June 2015
This surprising invasion is powerful. When answered correctly it leads to a huge ko. So be sure to have some ko threats in reserve!
Kim Young-sam 7D
8 min · Published 15 June 2015
Invade the grand Chinese moyo by hugging and embracing it.
YoonYoung Kim 4p
15 min · Published 22 June 2015
Yoonyoung shows us how to stay calm in a blitz game. She defends the honour of her team in the new Korean Female Baduk League.
Kim Young-sam 7D
11 min · Published 30 June 2015
New innovations in one of the most often played josekis. Test your opponent first before playing a slow, but steady, joseki move.
Cho Hye Yeon 9p
15 min · Published 7 July 2015
Flatten your opponent with a steamroller. Both Magnetron and Thor posses these mighty devices. Be careful not to become a pancake!
Alexandre Dinerchtein 3p
29 min · Published 15 July 2015
The top 15 of greatest invasions in the history of go.
Young-sun Yoon 8p
10 min · Published 22 July 2015
These attachment tesujis sometimes seem to come from another world. Ghosts come at night to tell us about them.