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A1 Joseki
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I recently overheard a discussion on kiseido about the A1 Joseki, which starts by playing the four corner points and then playing hane (cannot remember for sure). This is a very agressive opening, possibly leading to very high wins (366.5 points) - and of course equally high losses.

Does anybody know details? Was this just a hoax? How does this strategy work in practise?

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Diag.: A1 Joseki


unkx80: Where does white play? Playing so low on the board, I think this joseki is not good for black. Most probably it is a hoax. Especially black 1, it does not surround any territory at all.


It all becomes clear once you realise that A1 could also mean April 1.


schmorp?: That would explain the "very high losses" (white plays normally) and "very high wins" (in case white gets totally confused and resigns) ;)



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