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Myoshu

Giapponese: Myoshu 妙手Coreano: Myosu 묘수Cinese: Miàoshǒu 妙手Inglese: Brilliant move

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In Go, a myoshu is a move that transcends conventional expectations. It may appear counterintuitive or even weak at first glance, but upon deeper analysis, it reveals surprising effectiveness. Such a move often changes the flow of the game, shifting balance or creating opportunities where none seemed to exist.

Myoshu are typically praised for their creativity, efficiency, and timing. They might involve sacrifices, clever tesuji, or exploiting aji in unexpected ways. While many standard tesuji are known and practiced, a true myousu usually stands out by its originality or perfect fit for a specific situation.