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Go / Weiqi

Go / Weiqi Endgame Record: B C10 Route Repair

First line1. B Q10 | W F3

Main mistake: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane

inside this line, name the visible demand, for this finish pattern: route repair finishing pattern, start from corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17, replay the first two entries, decide whether B C10 survives W K16, trace the final route, capture, promotion, territory, or hand-completion checkpoint, name the visible goal and stop at answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane, and then pick a related record that changes one reading task without changing the game family.

beginnerEndgame and finishing patterns6 record entries
Line to read first1. B Q10 | W F3

when checking the reply, separate habit from proof, Go / Weiqi habits can mislead here, so begin with corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 and keep liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order in view while reading 1. B Q10 | W F3. The beginner job is to name one safe plan and one rejected move before following the rest of the line. The page is useful only if that first inspection changes how this territory strategy finish pattern: route repair record is read.

Critical turnwith the same-game path, hold the answer lightly, the line becomes concrete at 3.

with the same-game path, hold the answer lightly, the line becomes concrete at 3. B N17 | W J10. In this Go / Weiqi finishing pattern, the move turns liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order from background knowledge into the actual decision rule. Write this beside it: Black extends before cutting, so the weak group has a running lane.

Why the level mattersbeginner shape

For this record, let the diagram lead, use the diagram first: point to corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17, then replay the first line aloud before reading any variation. For finish pattern: route repair, the plan is not to memorize the line; it is to explain why W K16 changes the answer.

Read the record first

1. B Q10 | W F3

when checking the reply, separate habit from proof, Go / Weiqi habits can mislead here, so begin with corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 and keep liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order in view while reading 1. B Q10 | W F3. The beginner job is to name one safe plan and one rejected move before following the rest of the line. The page is useful only if that first inspection changes how this territory strategy finish pattern: route repair record is read.

Position cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern

Opening line1. B Q10 | W F3

Black starts the finishing pattern from the lower-left corner; White takes the opposite corner instead of answering locally.

Level shapebeginner record

Beginner Go records show one local shape, name liberties, and ask whether the next move connects, cuts, or defends territory.

Reader jobEndgame and finishing patterns

inside this line, name the visible demand, after this finish pattern: route repair record, name the move that looked attractive and the reply that made it fail. B C10 is worth keeping only if the reply test around W K16 still works.

  1. 1Find the cue

    while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, treat 1. B Q10 | W F3 as a coordinate key: it should make corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 easy to point at and easy to remember.

  2. 2Translate the rule

    while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, put the rule cue beside the notation, so the reader does not treat the move list as decoration or a memorized answer.

  3. 3Make the answer local

    while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, the third pass should find the unsafe habit, not merely repeat the notation, so name where answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane first appears.

  4. 4Choose the next record

    while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, choose the next record by the thing still unclear: the rule cue, the reply timing, the visual cue, or the outside-source comparison.

Record goalEndgame and finishing patterns

The cut record task works on promotion, capture timing, territory closure, final route efficiency, or safe hand completion. Board cue: corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. Level job: the record note slows down at the first legal-choice moment so a new reader can connect the rule, the board cue, and the reason for the move. In Go / Weiqi, practice this habit: read liberties, shape, and territory pressure before counting captures. The page keeps the record note narrow enough that the notation, cue, and mistake can be checked together. Replay evidence: the Go board coordinates with Black/White turns line begins move one B Q10 | W F3; move two B C10 | W K16; inspect B C10.

Replay first1. B Q10 | W F3

For this record, let the diagram lead, use the diagram first: point to corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17, then replay the first line aloud before reading any variation. For finish pattern: route repair, the plan is not to memorize the line; it is to explain why W K16 changes the answer.

Position checkbeginner

with the same-game path, hold the answer lightly, the line becomes concrete at 3. B N17 | W J10. In this Go / Weiqi finishing pattern, the move turns liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order from background knowledge into the actual decision rule. Write this beside it: Black extends before cutting, so the weak group has a running lane.

Verify outsideu-go.net Game Records

Compare notation and position type after the record line is clear; keep outside scores separate.

What to look at

a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern

Key decision
while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, the third pass should find the unsafe habit, not merely repeat the notation, so name where answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane first appears.
Mistake diagnostic
before choosing another page, make one local test, the page's error test is not cosmetic. Ask whether the reply after B C10 gives the opponent a concrete gain. In this Go / Weiqi finishing pattern, legality is not enough; the move also has to keep answering liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order.
After reading
inside this line, name the visible demand, after this finish pattern: route repair record, name the move that looked attractive and the reply that made it fail. B C10 is worth keeping only if the reply test around W K16 still works.
Reader focusUse the next four cues before opening the reference material.
Levelbeginner

Beginner Go records show one local shape, name liberties, and ask whether the next move connects, cuts, or defends territory.

Notation1. B Q10 | W F3

while the notation is fresh, make the cue do work, treat 1. B Q10 | W F3 as a coordinate key: it should make corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 easy to point at and easy to remember.

Mistakeanswering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane

before choosing another page, make one local test, the page's error test is not cosmetic. Ask whether the reply after B C10 gives the opponent a concrete gain. In this Go / Weiqi finishing pattern, legality is not enough; the move also has to keep answering liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order.

Next recordGo / Weiqi Endgame Record: B Q10 Timing Choice

Stay in Go / Weiqi and compare the same endgame and finishing patterns topic at intermediate level; the rules and notation stay familiar while the record shape gets easier or harder.

Go / Weiqi beginner record diagram for Endgame and finishing patterns
Go / Weiqi beginner record diagram for Endgame and finishing patterns. with the rule still visible, name the visible demand, the article-specific board image uses grid board with corners, side extensions, liberties, and connected stones to show why corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 matters before B C10 is trusted. The original diagram carries the article-specific cue, while the public reference only helps identify the game family. It remains an original open-license record diagram with the page-specific cue in the SVG description. Source: original open-license record diagram. License: CC BY 4.0 self-authored record diagram. Open the image file.

What this record looks like

In the margin note, avoid the broad label, beginner readers can keep this territory strategy finish pattern: route repair record note short enough to replay aloud while still naming liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order. Board cue: corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. Rule check: liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order. The notation uses Go board coordinates with Black/White turns. The first two entries are 1. B Q10 | W F3; 2. B C10 | W K16, which keeps the explanation tied to promotion, capture timing, territory closure, final route efficiency, or safe hand completion.

Position cue

a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern

Unique asset

A self-authored SVG record diagram for this Go / Weiqi finishing pattern marks corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. It is paired with Go board coordinates with Black/White turns beginning 1. B Q10 | W F3; 2. B C10 | W K16. The public reference image pub-go-blank-board gives readers an open-gallery board or piece reference for the same game family.

Rule check

Go / Weiqi rule check

Check this before the outside record: read 1. B Q10 | W F3, name the rule source, test the position cue, and keep the mistake visible.

Open American Go Association
Rule sourceLearn to Play Go

American Go Association is the rule source to open first; use it for legal vocabulary before comparing this beginner record.

Notation bridgeBlack/White coordinate notation

The B/W coordinate line is a reading aid: it anchors color, board point, and sequence. It should be read with liberties and connection before judging whether a move is a tactic or only a local shape note. On this page the first line is 1. B Q10 | W F3.

Legal testa side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes

A move places a stone on an empty intersection, then captures opposing chains with no liberties. Suicide, ko, and scoring details depend on the ruleset, so local record notes keep the rule claim narrow. For this page, apply it to a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach.

Trap to watchanswering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane

The common trap is cutting or capturing before counting liberties. A move that looks forcing in a diagram may fail because the outside group has too few liberties or because the reply takes sente elsewhere. Here the reader's mistake check is answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

How to read this record note

First replay: 1. B Q10 | W F3. Keep the line short enough to say aloud before judging whether the move is good.

Then inspect: The cut record task works on promotion, capture timing, territory closure, final route efficiency, or safe hand completion. Board cue: corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. Level job: the record note slows…

Outside check: Linked as a record-discovery index for readers who want real SGF files. Article records here remain compact annotated record notes.

Record format

Black/White coordinate notation

Read the sample as a compact record note for coordinates and shape, not as an official SGF from a named match.

1. B C6 | W R14
Beginner

Beginner Go records show one local shape, name liberties, and ask whether the next move connects, cuts, or defends territory.

Intermediate

Intermediate records introduce candidate moves and a turning point where sente, liberties, or shape efficiency changes.

Advanced

Advanced records ask the reader to hold a local branch while checking whole-board direction and final conversion.

Annotated Record Fragment

Move-by-move replay

Go / Weiqi record reader

Go / Weiqi beginner finish-pattern fragment starts from 1. B Q10 | W F3. It is an annotated record note, not a tournament score; compare outside records for rules, notation, and position type before using it as a comparison example.

Entry 1 / 61. B Q10 | W F3

Black starts the finishing pattern from the lower-left corner; White takes the opposite corner instead of answering locally.

Key entry: connect it to a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern.
Position cue
a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern
Mistake test
answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane
Go / Weiqi notation reader for this annotated record note
MoveNotationAnnotationReader Cue
1B Q10 | W F3Black starts the finishing pattern from the lower-left corner; White takes the opposite corner instead of answering locally.Key entry: connect it to a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern.
2B C10 | W K16Black approaches from the side with more liberties; White makes a high pincer that frames this finishing pattern.Pause here and name the rule cue, not only the active move.
3B N17 | W J10Black extends before cutting, so the weak group has a running lane.Compare with the previous reply before moving on.
4B G17 | W D4White leans on the corner stones; Black must decide whether the outside shape is worth giving territory.Pause here and name the rule cue, not only the active move.
5B Q16 | W C6The intermediate turning point is a liberty count, not a capture race.Compare with the previous reply before moving on.
6B R14 | W K4Black fixes shape while White takes sente on the upper side.Finish check: explain why answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane is unsafe here.
  1. Move 1B Q10 | W F3

    Black starts the finishing pattern from the lower-left corner; White takes the opposite corner instead of answering locally.

    Key entry: connect it to a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern.
  2. Move 2B C10 | W K16

    Black approaches from the side with more liberties; White makes a high pincer that frames this finishing pattern.

    Pause here and name the rule cue, not only the active move.
  3. Move 3B N17 | W J10

    Black extends before cutting, so the weak group has a running lane.

    Compare with the previous reply before moving on.
  4. Move 4B G17 | W D4

    White leans on the corner stones; Black must decide whether the outside shape is worth giving territory.

    Pause here and name the rule cue, not only the active move.
  5. Move 5B Q16 | W C6

    The intermediate turning point is a liberty count, not a capture race.

    Compare with the previous reply before moving on.
  6. Move 6B R14 | W K4

    Black fixes shape while White takes sente on the upper side.

    Finish check: explain why answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane is unsafe here.

Common Mistake

Mistake to test: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane. Replay 1. B Q10 | W F3 against a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan, then name the rule or reply that prevents it.

CommentaryOpen detailed replay notesFirst reading pass for Go / Weiqi Finish Pattern: Route Repair: Use move one B Q10 | W…

Commentary

First reading pass for Go / Weiqi Finish Pattern: Route Repair: Use move one B Q10 | W F3; move two B C10 | W K16 as the anchor for this finishing pattern. The board detail to find first is corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17.

Decision note for Finish Pattern: Route Repair: compare B C10 with the tempting alternative and say what the opponent gains next.

Real gain in this finishing pattern appears one reply later. Here, W K16 checks whether the slower-looking choice was real.

Use the finish pattern: route repair cross-game comparison as a check, not as the record itself. This finishing pattern keeps liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order visible while the line is replayed.

By the end, point at W K16, explain the punishment in this finishing pattern, and choose whether the next record is easier or harder.

PracticeOpen record questions4 questions for checking the record after replay.

Record Questions

  • Which replay detail in 1. B Q10 | W F3; 2. B C10 | W K16 first reveals the finish pattern: route repair problem?
  • What would change in this finish pattern: route repair record if the reply W K16 arrived one move earlier?
  • In the finish pattern: route repair position, which candidate around B C10 is tempting, and what part of liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order makes W K16 punish it?
  • Go / Weiqi: Which corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17 detail would you replay before opening the next related record page?
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Beginner recordGo / Weiqi Beginner First-Plan Record: B Q10 Timing Choice1. B R14 | W K4
Same cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern
1Liberty
2Reply shape
3Sente test
  1. LibertyStart from 1. B R14 | W K4 and name the shared cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut.
  2. Reply shapeCompare the reply around a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut before trusting the first plan.
  3. Sente testCarry the branch to the mistake test: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

6 entries, 1 plan + 1 reject: one visible plan, one rule cue, and one mistake to stop before.

Length
6 annotated entries
Branch load
Single line, no side branch
Candidates
1 plan + 1 reject
Judgment
Legal cue first: B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose
Depth
Two-move window
Read for
Read one plan aloud, match it to the board cue, and stop at the first unsafe reply.
Watch
answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane
Next cue
Move up after you can name the rule cue without rereading the note.
Review task

Replay 1. B R14 | W K4, name a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the, then reject answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

Record anatomy

Beginner Go / Weiqi records are a short line built from 1. B R14 | W K4: one rule cue, one visible plan, and one obvious mistake around a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one.

Opening line
Start with 1. B R14 | W K4; keep the first reply visible.
Rule cue
Point to B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose before judging the move.
First trap
Stop at answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane instead of exploring side branches.
Ready check
Move on only after the rule cue can be named from memory.

Beginner Go records show one local shape, name liberties, and ask whether the next move connects, cuts, or defends territory.

Intermediate recordGo / Weiqi Intermediate Reply Record: B K4 Shape Check Turn1. B C6 | W R14
Same cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern
1Liberty
2Reply shape
3Sente test
  1. LibertyStart from 1. B C6 | W R14 and name the shared cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut.
  2. Reply shapeCompare the reply around a corner approach, a pincer shape, and a liberty count before trusting the first plan.
  3. Sente testCarry the branch to the mistake test: saving corner territory by giving the outside group too much thickness.

8 entries, 2 candidate replies: add a reply comparison before deciding which plan survives.

Length
8 annotated entries
Branch load
Main line plus reply branch
Candidates
2 candidate replies
Judgment
Timing, safety, and shape all get judged
Depth
Turning-point window
Read for
Compare two candidate plans, then explain why the reply changes timing or safety.
Watch
saving corner territory by giving the outside group too much thickness
Next cue
Move up after you can compare both plans before seeing the answer.
Review task

Compare both replies around a corner approach, a pincer shape, and a liberty count that decides connection;; explain where saving corner territory by giving the outside group too much thickness changes the plan.

Record anatomy

Intermediate Go / Weiqi records keep the same cue near a corner approach, a pincer shape, and a liberty count that decides connection; two candidate plans, then add candidate replies, a turning point, and one comparison line after 1. B C6 | W R14.

Main line
Anchor the comparison at 1. B C6 | W R14, not at a loose theme name.
Candidate pair
Keep two replies alive until the timing or safety test resolves them.
Turning point
Explain how saving corner territory by giving the outside group too much thickness changes the value of the first plan.
Replay task
Before opening the answer, say which candidate survives and why.

Intermediate records introduce candidate moves and a turning point where sente, liberties, or shape efficiency changes.

Advanced recordGo / Weiqi Advanced Reply Record: B Q16 Final Tempo Turn1. B G17 | W D4
Same cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern
1Liberty
2Reply shape
3Sente test
  1. LibertyStart from 1. B G17 | W D4 and name the shared cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut.
  2. Reply shapeCompare the reply around a weak side group, a running lane, and a sente before trusting the first plan.
  3. Sente testCarry the branch to the mistake test: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

10 entries, 3+ candidate points: hold the branch, quiet preparation, and conversion test together.

Length
10 annotated entries
Branch load
Forcing branch, quiet prep, conversion
Candidates
3+ candidate points
Judgment
Every move can change the final evaluation
Depth
Full branch with source comparison
Read for
Hold the forcing branch, quiet preparation, and conversion test in the same replay.
Watch
answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane
Next cue
Stay here when you want dense branches, not just legal-move recognition.
Review task

Annotate the quiet move after 1. B G17 | W D4; prove the conversion still survives answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

Record anatomy

Advanced Go / Weiqi records turn 1. B G17 | W D4 into a branch: forcing move, quiet preparation, conversion test, and source comparison around a weak side group, a running lane, and a sente exchange that may not be forcing;.

Forcing branch
Track the pressure line from 1. B G17 | W D4 without skipping replies.
Quiet move
Mark the preparation move that does not look urgent but keeps the branch alive.
Conversion test
Check whether answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane appears only after the defender's best reply.
Review task
Write the moment pressure becomes conversion, then compare an outside record.

Advanced records ask the reader to hold a local branch while checking whole-board direction and final conversion.

Record note

Go / Weiqi beginner finish-pattern fragment starts from 1. B Q10 | W F3. It is an annotated record note, not a tournament score; compare outside records for rules, notation, and position type before using it as a comparison example.

After the record line

Go / Weiqi outside-record comparison

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Real record indexu-go.net Game Records

Hold 1. B Q10 | W F3 beside a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan. Match outside material by notation, position type, and the trained mistake before judging move quality.

Level usebeginner

Beginner check: name liberties and connect-or-cut.

Keep separateCompare, keep separate

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Compare this Go / Weiqi record note with real records

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Notation sample1. B Q10 | W F3
Comparison object

B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose

  1. A
    Match the source type

    Open u-go.net Game Records as a real record index and decide whether you are comparing a real record index, a rule source, or a position reference before judging the note.

  2. B
    Match notation before quality

    Hold the article sample 1. B Q10 | W F3 beside the outside source. Compare notation shape, turn order, and record length before deciding whether the moves explain the same problem.

  3. C
    Match the position job

    Use the cue a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake;. The outside material only helps if it trains the same board, route, tile, threat, capture, or rule-position job.

  4. D
    Keep the record note original

    Use outside move lists, player names, event labels, table logs, SGF files, or database commentary only as context checks; then return to the article's own mistake check: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

Real record index

Go / Weiqi classic record bridge

Use 1. B Q10 | W F3 as the page's working line, then compare beginner record shape against u-go.net Game Records, the classic anchor, and the trained mistake before opening a full outside score.

Working line1. B Q10 | W F3

a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern

Mistake checkanswering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane

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Classic anchorCorner Approach Anchor3-4 point approach and local joseki comparison

Compare corner point, approach side, reply shape, local liberties, and whether the outside example is about connection, cut, or territory direction.

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Record exemplarSGF Corner-Approach ExemplarLook for a corner approach or local fighting SGF, then compare coordinates, liberties, sente/gote order, and the cut point.

Beginner pages compare one local shape; intermediate pages compare the turning point where a cut or connection matters; advanced pages compare local reading with whole-board direction.

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BeginnerShort Go / Weiqi record: one notation line, one rule cue, and one visible mistake tied to a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes.

In the outside source, look only for the same first plan around 1. B Q10 | W F3; ignore long branches until the mistake can be named plainly.

IntermediateTurning-point Go / Weiqi record: the same cue adds candidate replies, timing comparison, and a reason the first plan changes.

Compare whether the outside line tests the same reply choice and whether answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane appears one exchange later.

AdvancedDense Go / Weiqi record: forcing branch, quiet preparation, conversion test, and source comparison stay in one replay.

Use outside records to compare branch discipline and conversion timing, then keep this original annotated record example separate from outside scores.

This bridge is a reader-facing comparison guide. The article remains an annotated record note and original annotated record example, separate from outside scores, player metadata, event labels, table logs, SGF files, database commentary, and source commentary.

Real record index

Go / Weiqi real record check plan

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First line1. B Q10 | W F3
Search terms

side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible plan tempting mistake corner approach at

What should match

A useful outside Go / Weiqi record should share the notation shape 1. B Q10 | W F3, the same position job around side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible plan tempting mistake corner approach at, and the trained mistake answering pincer locally weak group still has no running lane.

What stays separate

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What the source can proveu-go.net Game Records is the outside comparison point

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What this record note is1. B Q10 | W F3 is a record line

This page uses 1. B Q10 | W F3 as a compact Go / Weiqi record line for side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible plan tempting mistake corner approach at. It explains a level-specific record shape and a mistake check; it is not presented as a copied score from u-go.net Game Records.

How to compareMatch record shape before names

Compare notation family, turn order, B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose, record level, and the mistake cue answering pincer locally weak group still has no running lane. A useful outside record may share the same problem without sharing every move.

What stays separateKeep source facts and article notes apart

Keep outside scores, player names, event labels, table logs, SGF files, database notes, and source commentary separate from the article body. Use u-go.net Game Records to check record reality, then return to the article's own annotation rather than mixing outside metadata into the article.

  1. Source
    Open the right kind of record source

    Start with u-go.net Game Records as a real record index. Decide whether the outside page is a real record index, rule document, position reference, table log, or SGF-style record before comparing moves.

  2. Line
    Match the first notation line

    Hold 1. B Q10 | W F3 beside the outside source. The first check is notation family, turn order, and record length, not whether the whole outside score is identical.

  3. Position
    Match the position terms

    Search by side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible plan tempting mistake corner approach at. The outside material helps only when it trains the same B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose.

  4. Level
    Match the record level

    Look for a short Go / Weiqi line that starts like 1. B Q10 | W F3 and explains one rule cue around side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible plan tempting mistake corner approach at; skip long database branches until the first mistake can be named.

  5. Separate
    Keep the record line separate

    Treat this beginner record note as an original annotated record example, not a named game record or copied match score. Keep outside scores, player names, event labels, table logs, SGF files, database notes, and source commentary separate from the article body.

Treat this beginner record note as an original annotated record example, not a named game record or copied match score.

Record references

Go / Weiqi record references

Go / Weiqi beginner record starts from 1. B Q10 | W F3; compare rule language, record context, classic position shape, and public image evidence before using outside material.

Rule and notationLearn to Play GoAmerican Go Association

Use American Go Association to check legal vocabulary and Black/White coordinate notation before reading 1. B Q10 | W F3.

Compare
Compare the rule cue in a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern with B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose; the article's notation sample is the first thing to keep stable.
Keep separate
The rule source supports vocabulary and legality checks while this page stays an annotated record note for Go / Weiqi.
Record contextGo SGF Record Index Contextu-go.net Game Records

Use u-go.net Game Records to compare record shape, source type, and the trained mistake: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

Compare
Match 1. B Q10 | W F3, turn order, record length, and the position job before judging whether an outside record trains the same decision.
Keep separate
Outside records are context checks; the move line here remains an original annotated record example, not a named-player score.
Classic positionCorner Approach AnchorSensei's Library

3-4 point approach and local joseki comparison keeps a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern connected to a stable board, route, tile, or threat shape.

Compare
Compare corner point, approach side, reply shape, local liberties, and whether the outside example is about connection, cut, or territory direction.
Keep separate
The anchor is a lookup guide for record shape; it does not turn this annotated record note into a copied score.
Public imageWikimedia Commons blank Go boardWikimedia Commons blank Go board

Wikimedia Commons blank Go board is the public visual reference for this Go / Weiqi page; in the replay notebook, make the cue do work, for visual grounding, Wikimedia Commons blank Go board sits beside the article diagram as a public-library reference for a clean 19x19 board reference for coordinate and rule explanations; used as game-material context before the reader checks the article-specific record diagram. It is not a substitute for the composed record line; the exact cue remains corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. The article-specific self-authored diagram remains the exact record cue. This public-library context remains separate from the self-authored article-specific diagram.

Compare
Use the image for board, piece, route, tile, or surface context, then use the article diagram and 1. B Q10 | W F3 for the exact composed line.
Keep separate
The public image supports context and license transparency; it is separate from the article-specific record diagram and move sequence.
Keep separateGo / Weiqi outside-material ruleu-go.net Game Records

When the mistake is tempting, separate habit from proof, for finishing pattern, 1. B Q10 | W F3; 2. B C10 | W K16 supplies the working record line and liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order supplies the check. Treat it as a beginner annotated-record example: an annotated record note, not a tournament score, built for first notation practice. Use outside sources to compare notation and position type, not to rename this example as a copied game. The page-specific mistake check is answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.

Compare
Use outside material to check B/W coordinates, liberties, connection shape, sente/gote timing, and local fighting purpose, source type, and position similarity before returning to the article line.
Keep separate
Use SGF move trees, player metadata, commentary, or whole game files only as context checks; this beginner record note stays an original annotated record example, separate from outside scores, player metadata, and source commentary.
What to compare
  • Notation and turn order: 1. B Q10 | W F3.
  • Position job and trained mistake: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern / answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane.
  • Image fit, source URL, license label, and whether the public image matches the same game family.
What stays outside
  • Outside scores, player metadata, event labels, table logs, SGF files, and database commentary stay outside the article body.
  • A public image is visual context, not proof that the composed move sequence happened in a real match.
  • A classic position anchor helps comparison; it is not a claim that this page reproduces that exact external record.
Classic lookup cueClassic lookup cue for Go / Weiqiu-go.net Game Records: search cue and four comparison checks.

Classic lookup cue for Go / Weiqi

Use u-go.net Game Records as a real-record or position lookup context. This page remains an annotated record note and is not a copied tournament score, named-player record, table log, or external database entry.

Search cueu-go.net Game Records: Go / Weiqi Endgame finishing patterns + side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible + 1. B Q10 | W F3 + answering pincer locally weak group still has no running laneOpen u-go.net Game Records
1Search by position type

Start with side extension shortage of liberties cut changes next fight visible. The goal is to find the same kind of board, tile, route, or threat problem before looking for an exact score.

2Compare notation shape

Use the sample 1. B Q10 | W F3 to compare notation form, move length, and record density against external material.

3Check the trained mistake

Keep this mistake visible while comparing: answering pincer locally weak group still has no running lane. A useful outside record should make that decision easier to discuss.

4Keep record note and outside record separate

Open u-go.net Game Records for real records or position context, but keep this record note separate from copied match scores and named-player claims.

Record exemplarCompare the record note with a real source type2 source-backed exemplars for this game family.
Classic position anchorsUse known record shapes before searching for exact scores2 anchors; compare without copying a real score.
Curated reference packWhere to verify the record context2 game-specific references kept separate from the article line.
Comparison pathHow to compare this fragment with external records4 lookup steps; compare, do not copy a real score.

How to compare this fragment with external records

Use this as a reading path before opening external databases or classic-position references. The goal is comparison, not copying a real score into this article.

  1. 1
    Match the notation shape

    Start with Black/White coordinate notation and the sample 1. B Q10 | W F3. Compare outside records only for notation shape before judging move quality.

  2. 2
    Anchor the same kind of position

    Use this page cue: a side extension, a shortage of liberties, and a cut that changes the next fight; one visible plan and one tempting mistake; corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17; liberty count, connection, and sente/gote order check for the finishing pattern Look for a similar board, tile, route, or threat problem, not an identical copied position.

  3. 3
    Read it as a beginner record note

    Compare record length, annotation density, and the trained mistake: answering a pincer locally while the weak group still has no running lane. That is how this page explains what a beginner record is for.

  4. 4
    Keep record note and outside record separate

    Use u-go.net Game Records for real record lookup. This page remains an annotated record note and is not a copied tournament score or named-player record.

Reference layerRules checked separately from the record note1 rule source link for notation and boundary checks.

Rules checked separately from the record note

These links support rule vocabulary, notation boundaries, and game-family context. They do not turn this annotated record note into a tournament score or named-player record.

Record contextExternal records stay separate from this record noteu-go.net Game Records: context only, not copied-score proof.

External records stay separate from this record note

External Go / Weiqi SGF record collections and historical game-record reading context.

Linked as a record-discovery index for readers who want real SGF files. Article records here remain compact annotated record notes.

Go SGF Record Index Contextu-go.net Game Records
Wikimedia Commons blank Go board
Go / WeiqiWhy this image is here

Public reference: in the replay notebook, make the cue do work, for visual grounding, Wikimedia Commons blank Go board sits beside the article diagram as a public-library reference for a clean 19x19 board reference for coordinate and rule explanations; used as game-material context before the reader checks the article-specific record diagram. It is not a substitute for the composed record line; the exact cue remains corner approach at Q10, pincer at K16, and cut point near N17. The article-specific self-authored diagram remains the exact record cue. This public-library context remains separate from the self-authored article-specific diagram. Source: Wikimedia Commons blank Go board. License: Wikimedia Commons freely licensed file. Source page. Source file