Joseki With a Reason
Pick corner patterns by whole-board purpose instead of memorized habit.
Intermediate lesson. Board: 19x19. Estimated time: 10 minutes. Concepts: joseki, trade, whole board.
Reference notes
- Every joseki trades territory, influence, sente, and defects.
- Stop the sequence when the local result is settled and a bigger move exists.
- Do not strengthen the opponent's best side for free.
Practice prompt
Choose between two corner continuations given nearby friendly and enemy stones.
Review check
In review, ask what each joseki gave the whole board, not whether it was known.