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Parallel Fuseki
    Keywords: Opening, Go term

A parallel fuseki pattern is one in which both players make their initial plays in adjacent empty corners.


[Diagram]
Diag.: A common parallel fuseki

Black begins with 1 and 3 which White answers with 2 and 4. The B and W positions run parallel to each other on opposite sides of the board. Note that if 3 were at 4 and 4 at 3 the result would be the same.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Another common parallel fuseki

The precursor of both the Chinese Fuseki and the Kobayashi Fuseki is also a parallel fuseki.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Not a parallel fuseki

When W answers 1 with a play in an adjacent corner, B has the opportunity to play in the diagonally opposite corner. If W then plays in the last remaining empty corner, the two players have created a diagonal or tasuki fuseki.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Shusaku Style is not parallel

The famous Shusaku Fuseki is neither a parallel nor a tasuki fuseki.



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