Principles of Fuseki

The opening stage of a Go game, known as fuseki, can often feel overwhelming. With so many possible moves, it’s easy to lose direction. This chapter focuses on eight essential principles that you can follow strictly to stay clear and confident from the very beginning.

These principles provide a solid framework for your opening strategy, so you won’t find yourself lost or unsure of what to do. By studying real game examples, we’ll explore each concept in action and show how strong openings naturally lead to strong middle games.