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.
Recommended Duration: At least 2 months
Focus Areas: DDK skills, Fuseki, Joseki, Invasion Tactics, Tsumego, 19x19 games
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:
- Learn timeless wisdom with Dwyrin & Redmond’s Proverbs Series
- Struggling with invasions? Master the art of defending your territory by watching Essensial Invasion Defence by SimpleBaduk
- Focus on 19x19 videos(with “to 15k” in title) in the Clossi Approach Series
- Fall in love with the game through the enchanting The Magic of GO by Go Magic.
- The Legend88 Series by Dwyrin: My personal favorite for its mix of strategy, entertainment and simplicity.
- Fighting 101
- More Shape
- Direction of Play
- Corner - L Shape
Try apropriate filers to find more lectures in BadukTube
📑 More Fuseki Knowledge
Fuseki, the opening phase, lays the groundwork for success in the mid and late game. Strengthen your understanding with these resources:
- Watch this video by Baduk Scholars to learn the Golden rules of a strong Opening/Fuseki
- Research and analyze professional-level simple openings on Waltheri’s Go Pattern Search
- Get The Main Principles of a Glorious Opening for free from Gomagic shop with 2500 coins.
📖 Study More Joseki Variations
Corner sequences are critical for efficient play. Hone your Joseki skills using these tools:
- Learn common sequences from Ryan Li’s videos on 4-4 Joseki and 3-4 Joseki
- Avoid traps with Stephanie Yin’s Common Joseki Mistakes Guide.
- Explore/Study Josekis on Josekipedia and OGS
- Some Joseki related lectures by Cornel Burzo
- And finally Chapter 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:
- Complete the School of Wizards in Go Magic’s Skill Tree
- Solve puzzles from the Tsumego Hero Collections: Sort by Difficulty+ and tackle each set systematically.
- WeiqiHub - Thousands of tsumegos over various topics and stages of the game.
- There are a lot more cool sites for Tsumegos, check them out in the Resources Page.
- Check the Rank & Skill Analysis Test
🎮 Enjoy More Games
Consistent play is key to improvement. Practice 19x19 games on these popular servers:
- OGS
- Fox Weiqi
- Pandanet / IGS - Available on Mac, Windows, Linux, Android & iOS. No Web version.
- WeiqiHub - Fox, Tygem, OGS & Pandanet(WiP) in one place.
🎓 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:
- Revise the Basics: Go over everything in the DDK Menu.
- Start training with Gokyo 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!