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[Diagram]
Diag.: The two space jump

The basic two-space jump without any other stones closeby is a loose connection - the opponent can cut the two stones apart in many ways.

However, the two-space jump is often used because it is light, quick and there are often supporting stones around. However, it may often be preferable to use a large knights move instead - it is slightly stronger connected and also gives a better direction, and can often be almost sente, since it can be used to press the opponent low.


[Diagram]
Diag.: The two space jump on the edge

A two-space jump on the third line is often used to create a base for a group, and is the minimal base required to have a hope of creating two eyes on the edge.

Because of the proximity of the edge, a two-space jump on the 3rd line cannot be cut apart without other stones nearby.

After black approaches at 1, white retreats to 2 with a two space jump (it skips two spaces).

The two space jump isn't as secure as the one space jump, but it may create enough potential eyespace for white to live.

Edited: Added one row. Note for the author. It is OK, but for one reason. Why did black approach from that side and not from the other side? White would not have a two space extention then. Like this white has a two space extension both ways. HolIgor


[Diagram]
Diag.: The two space jump

Black cannot cut the two point jump in this situation (should white choose to connect below).



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