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Road to 10 Kyu - Deeper down the rabbit hole
The ultimate guide for Baduk beginners to climb from 15 Kyu to 10 Kyu with strategic learning and practice tips.
DDK Menu
tsumego
invasion
joseki
fuseki
styles
19x19
ddk roadmap
2025-03-05 00:00:00 +0530

Recommended Duration: At least 2 months

Focus Areas: DDK skills, Fuseki, Joseki, Invasion Tactics, Tsumego, 19x19 games {: .prompt-tip}

Your Path to Single-Digit Kyu

Welcome to the 15 Kyu to 10 Kyu roadmap, your stepping stone toward becoming a stronger Go player! In this phase, you will focus on improving your understanding of opening strategies (Fuseki), corner sequences (Joseki), life-and-death problems (Tsumego), and defending against invasions. The goal is to develop a solid foundation while gaining confidence in 19x19 games.

Must-Watch Lectures

Expand your knowledge and understanding by diving into the following lectures:

  1. Learn timeless wisdom with Dwyrin's insightful Proverbs Series
  2. Struggling with invasions? Master the art of defending your territory by watching Essensial Invasion Defence by SimpleBaduk
  3. Check out this game review to a 19x19 beginner, recorded for AIGP. While incomplete due to technical issues, I provided valuable insights into 19x19 fundamentals.
  4. Focus on videos 16–20(with "to 15k" in title) in the Clossi Approach Series
  5. Fall in love with the game through the enchantingThe Magic of GO by Go Magic.
  6. The Legend88 Series by Dwyrin: My personal favorite for its mix of strategy ,entertainment and simplicity.

More Fuseki Knowledge

Fuseki, the opening phase, lays the groundwork for success in the mid and late game. Strengthen your understanding with these resources:

  1. Watch this video by Baduk Scholars to learn theGolden rules of a strong Opening/Fuseki
  2. Research and analyze professional-level openings on Waltheri’s Go Pattern Search

Study More Joseki Variations

Corner sequences are critical for efficient play. Hone your Joseki skills using these tools:

  1. Learn common sequences from Ryan Li's videos on 4-4 Joseki and 3-4 Joseki
  2. Avoid traps with Stephanie Yin’s Common Joseki Mistakes Guide.
  3. Explore/Study Josekis on Josekipedia and OGS
  4. And finallyChapter 5 : Joseki - by Here We GO

Tsumego: The Heart of Training

Professional players emphasize the importance of life-and-death problems. Make Tsumego practice a daily habit:

  1. Complete the School of Wizards in Go Magic’s Skill Tree
  2. Explore curated sets onTsumego Hero Sets.
  3. There are a lot of cool sites for Tsumegos, check them out in the Resources Page.

Enjoy More Games

Consistent play is key to improvement. Practice 19x19 games on these popular servers:

  1. OGS
  2. Fox Weiqi- Available for Mac, Windows, Linux. No Web Version, and Android one only available in Chinese Language.
  3. Pandanet / IGS - Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, Android & iOS. No Web version.

DDK Graduation: Welcome to Single-Digit Kyu!

Congratulations! You are now ready to transition from a Double-Digit Kyu (DDK) to a Single-Digit Kyu (SDK). Here’s what to do before the next step:

  1. Revise the Basics: Go over everything in the DDK Menu.
  2. Start training withGokyo Shumyo

By following this roadmap with dedication, you’ll not only achieve 10 Kyu but also set yourself up for success in your journey to SDK and beyond. Enjoy the process, and keep playing! 🚀

Now you're ready to Dive into SDK Content: SDK Section

Good Luck, Have Fun!