Trilogy of Trilogies for Beginners

Beginning players can benefit from remembering three sets of three items each, a trilogy of trilogies.

A. Easy Life and Territory

1. : Corners
2. : Sides
3. : Center

B. Strategy (prioritized, but try to combine)

1. Live
2. Get strong
3. Get attacking

C. Three Questions to Ask (in order)

1. Am I vulnerable? If so, fix it.
2. Is my opponent vulnerable? If so, attack it.
3. Where is the biggest open area? Play there.