There is, in fact, a go proverb for this: “Learn joseki, lose two stones” (in rank, temporarily). Meaning that people who memorize joseki without understanding the reasons for the moves will be flummoxed by people who don’t follow the expected pattern, since it’s hard to punish a mistake if you don’t know why it’s a mistake.
There is, in fact, a go proverb for this: “Learn joseki, lose two stones” (in rank, temporarily). Meaning that people who memorize joseki without understanding the reasons for the moves will be flummoxed by people who don’t follow the expected pattern, since it’s hard to punish a mistake if you don’t know why it’s a mistake.