Go (Baduk, Weiqi) problems with solutions
Problems on: Direction of play and tesuji problems
Direction of play problem 001
1 White to play Choose from options A–E * Outside development matters more than corner territory Read more…
Direction of play problem 002
2 White to play Choose from options A–E * Black’s area has good potential for development Read more…
Direction of play problem 003
3 White to play Choose from options A–E * There is no moyo on the board Read more…
Direction of play problem 004
4 White to play Choose from options A–E * White has low stones in the two neighbouring corners Read more…
Direction of play problem 005
5 White to play Choose from options A–B * The right side is the most important area Read more…
Direction of play problem 006
6 White to play Choose from options A–B * In the upper right Black’s stones are strong and low Read more…
Direction of play problem 007
7 White to play Choose from options A–B * Highlight the poor placement of Black’s stone on the 3-3 point (san-san) Read more…
Direction of play problem 008
8 White to play Choose from options A–B * Black already has a stone on the lower side Read more…
Direction of play problem 009
9 Black to play Choose from options A–B * White is strong in the lower left corner Read more…
Direction of play problem 010
10 Black to play Choose from options A–B * White’s lower left corner is open from the side Read more…
Direction of play problem 011
11 Black to play Choose from options A–C * If attacking brings no real gain, take solid territory Read more…
Direction of play problem 012
12 Black to play Choose from options A–C * Black has already taken the star point (hoshi) on the lower side Read more…
Direction of play problem 013
13 Black to play. Choose from options A–C * The right side has room to grow. Read more…
Direction of play problem 014
14 Black to play Choose from options A–B * Black’s influence works well together with the upper side Read more…
Direction of play problem 015
15 Black to play Choose from options A–B * Black’s stones on the upper side are low Read more…
Direction of play problem 016
16 White to play Choose from options A–B * White’s two star point (hoshi) stones make the centre important. Read more…
Direction of play problem 017
17 White to play Choose from options A–B * The upper side has room to develop Read more…
Direction of play problem 018
18 Black to play Choose from options A–B * The right side is more promising than the lower side Read more…
Direction of play problem 019
19 Black to play Choose from options A–B * Black’s stones on the right side are strong and low Read more…
Direction of play problem 020
20 Black to play Choose from options A–B * Black has no need to start a fight Read more…