This shape comes up again and again in games, and it's one of those common mistakes that is hard to understand why it is indeed a mistake. Let's explore.

Some stones are key to our strategies, and others, can just go. Do not get too married to any single stone, and you'll find your Go game will improve!

This is a special opening that starts from a probe to try and prevent a good prepatory invasion move. This is a fun opening to try in a tournament.

Keep it flexible! Do not get too stuck on any single strategy, until you have to commit. Sometimes, the best moves are the ones that may seem strange.

In Go, sometimes you have to throw down against your opponent. Fighting occurs when the peaceful moves result in a disadvantageous position for us.