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Hoshi
    Keywords: Go term

[Diagram]
Diag.: 19x19 diagram

A 19x 19 goban has nine hoshi points as shown on the diagram. Hoshi points are also referred to as 'star' points. In a handicap match, handicap stones are placed on the hoshi points.


[Diagram]
Diag.: 13x13 diagram

The 13x13 goban only has 5 hoshi points


[Diagram]
Diag.: 9x9 diagram

The 9x9 goban only has 5 hoshi points



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