The enemy's key point is yours

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Keywords: Proverb

This proverb can help to find a good move. Ask yourself where you would play if you were to be your opponent. The proverb extends to tactical and strategical issues.

In the top right, we see White make life for her group. Even without knowledge of eyeshapes, Black can apply the proverb as in the lower right to kill White. Here the key point is the vital point.

White's ideal extension is shown in the lower left. Black can apply the proverb in the upper left, though a is an even more severe play.