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title: "Five Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Gomoku"
description: "Five Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Gomoku"
tags: ["gomoku-beginner", "five-in-a-row", "board-game-tips"]
canonical_url: https://yiboardgame.com/blog/five-beginner-mistakes-gomoku
Time: 9:00-9:30
canonical_url: https://yiboardgame.com/blog/five-beginner-mistakes-gomoku
1. Mistake 1: Only Attacking, Never Defending
New players focus entirely on building their own lines. They ignore opponent threats until it's too late.
The fix: After every move, ask "Does my opponent have a three-in-a-row that I need to block?" Defense isn't passive — it's proactive threat elimination.
Example: Your opponent has OO_X (open three). If you don't block immediately, they play the fourth and create an unstoppable four.
2. Mistake 2: Playing Linearly
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