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josekinoun
A studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go, especially at a corner of the board, in the opening phase of a game. Joseki have a variety of outcomes and can be beneficial or detrimental based on the situation. However, Joseki theoretically include the best moves locally for each player.
Etymology: From Japanese 定石 (jōseki), literally 定 set + 石 stone.
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Jōseki
In go and shōgi, a jōseki or jouseki (kanji characters 定石 for go, 定跡 for shōgi) is the studied sequences of moves for which the result is considered balanced for both black and white sides.
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Joseki
In Go, joseki are studied sequences of moves in the corner areas of the Go board, for which the result is considered balanced for both black and white sides. Because games typically start with plays in the corners, players often try to use their understanding of joseki to gain local advantages in the corners — advantages which can in turn make for a better overall position. Though less common, there are also joseki for the middle game. In Japanese, 定 means "fixed" or "set" and 石 means stones, giving the literal meaning "set stones", as in "set pattern". In Chinese, the term for joseki is 定式, dìngshì. The concept of "balance" here often refers to an equitable trade-off between securing territory in the corner versus making good thickness toward the sides and center. In application these concepts are in fact very dynamic, and often joseki are deviated from depending on the needs of the situation, and the opportunities available. While learning joseki is a tool to defend against a local loss, players always seek to take advantage of weaknesses in the opponent's shapes, often deviating from the joseki.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of joseki in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of joseki in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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