Lesson details
- Level
- beginner/intermediate
- Updated
- 2026-09-30
- Concepts
- corner enclosure · base · sente · endgame timing
- Tags
- joseki · star-point · double-gun · base · endgame
Lesson 2 · Double Gun
Double Gun
Explore the starting position, play each move on the board, and compare alternative branches.
Use the board, move controls or keyboard arrows to follow the lesson at your own pace.
Learning goals
- Identify the starting position
- Settle along the corner
- Choose White 6
Identify the starting position
Where does Black first guard the corner in this lesson?
This variation is coming soon.
Setup: 2 stones · Black to play
Play the variation
Click or tap an empty intersection to play the next move.
Use ← / → to step backward or forward. Each branch starts from its own position.
Stones and move list
Black (setup) D4, White (setup) F3