#caro threats

Threats

Open and Closed Threes in Gomoku: How to Tell Them Apart, Which One Must Be Blocked and Where to Block It

The difference between an open three and a closed three in gomoku, why only one is urgent, how to choose the best blocking point and how rules change the pictur

29/09/2026 5 min read

Threats

Broken Threes in Gomoku: The Shape With a Gap That Beginners Miss and Why You Should Usually Block It in the Middle

A broken three like X X _ X is as dangerous as a solid three. How to recognise it, why the gap is usually the best block, and how to use broken threes in attack

28/09/2026 5 min read