Absolute newbie here. I have a lotta troubles with 9×9

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Does 9×9 not abide by opening theory of Corner, Side, Center?

This might be an important insight. There are basically no sides or centre on 9x9.

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The 9x9 Amateur-Hour Strategy Thread

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