Lesson details
- Level
- beginner/intermediate
- Updated
- 2026-09-30
- Concepts
- pincer direction · 3-3 entry · efficiency · settlement
- Tags
- joseki · star-point · pincer · 3-3 · direction
Lesson 4 · Star Point Pincers
Star Point Pincers
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
- Find the pincer
- Settle after the invasion
- Choose Black 7
Find the pincer
Where does Black play the pincer on move three?
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