Hoshi

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Hoshi on a 19x19 board

A 19x19 goban has nine hoshi (星) or star points:
small dots on nine intersections.

On them handicap stones are traditionally placed.

Hoshi have no effect during game, they only guide the eye.

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Hoshi on a 13x13 board

A 13x13 board has only five hoshi.

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Hoshi on a 9x9 board

A 9x9 board also has only five hoshi. However, some leave out that in the center, some those in the corners.

See also


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