Tesuji

Tesuji in Go refers to a skillful and precise move in Go, often described as the best tactical play in a given situation. These moves showcase creativity, reading ability, and a deep understanding of the game’s dynamics.

Features and Types of Tesuji

Tesuji requires finding the single most effective move in a local context, requiring deep reading and careful evaluation of the board’s dynamics. These moves often demonstrate cleverness, turning potential weaknesses into strengths or creating opportunities for strategic gains.

Tesuji comes in many forms, including capturing tactics, life-and-death maneuvers, or ways to maximize influence.

Some of the most important types of tesuji include a net (capturing a group by surrounding it), a ladder (a series of forcing moves leading to capture), a snapback. These and many other tesuji techniques will be described in separate articles in our term base for detailed exploration.

Tesuji exemplifies the beauty of Go, where a single move can demonstrate brilliance and change the course of a match.

We offer many video lessons about tesuji, covering both basic and advanced techniques, but if you want to get a general overview, you can watch this one.