In what order do people learn joseki?
Table of diagrams Handicap joseki 4-4 low approach 4-4 low approach, slide 3-4 high approach, attach under |
The first joseki most people learn are 4-4 point joseki, due to the fact that handicap stones are mostly on the 4-4 points.
This joseki is mostly played in high handicap games (8-9 stones), where the marked stone is in place. Many beginning players do not truly understand this sequence, but have been taught to play it by stronger players. The concepts that
makes white heavy, and that
is overconcentrated are quite advanced.
As handicaps gets smaller (2-7) stones, joseki start to appear in situations where the side hoshi is still open. Players will learn that the low approach is a normal move, and that playing
(or b) in response is also normal.
completes this short and simple joseki
Instead of in the previous diagram, sliding like this is also popular. This is another simple joseki, with black defending the corner with
and white making a base with