Go Proverbs

23 Jun 2025 #Baduk

A while ago, I was watching Dwyrin's proverb series on YouTube, and to be honest, it was quite fun to watch. Since then, I have always wanted to dig into more proverbs but didn't have the time or energy. Lately, I thought it would be fun if I could study a proverb every week and document it here. So I will be doing that from now on, and I hope you will enjoy it too!

1.

Six Die, Eight Live

23/06/2025

The meaning of this proverb is: On the second line, six stones in a row die, but eight stones in a row live. If there are seven stones, then it depends on sente.

Six Die diagram
Six Die
Even with sente, White is narrowed down to a straight-three eye space, after which move 4 by Black leaves White simply dead.
Seven is Unsettled - Black First
Seven is Unsettled - White First
Seven is Unsettled
This shows the intermediate case where there are seven stones in a row on the second line. White lives or dies depending on whose turn is next.

1. If Black plays first, with Black 5, White is dead.

2. If White plays first, White 1 and 3 produce the living formation of four eyes in a row. Marked points are miai.
Eight Live diagram
Eight Live
No matter who has the sente, White will end up with a four-eye space, which is enough to live. Marked points are miai.
2.

Four Die, Six Live

29/06/2025

If the stones on the second line have a base in the corner, then four will die, but six lives. If there are five stones, then it depends on sente.

Four Die diagram
Four Die
White stones will die even if White plays first. With Black 2, White is dead. The importance of the corner can be seen here. While more than 4 stones might ensure life in the corner, it is important that more than 6 must be there on the side to ensure life.
Six Live diagram
Six Live
Even if Black plays first, White will live. Marked points are miai.
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