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Connected
Stones of the same color may be connected along the lines of the board.
All the Black stones are connected, as are the White stones. A group of stones that are connected along the lines of the board is called a ''chain''. Other terms are also used, such as string and unit. Generally, Japanese go writings do not make a distinction between a stone and a chain, calling both ishi, which can be singular or plural.
These Black stones are not connected. White can cut at the marked point. There is another sense of connection. Stones which, though not presently connected along the lines of the board, can be so connected by alternating play, even if the opponent plays first, are also considered connected.
If White plays at a Black can maintain the connection at b, and vice versa. This is a copy of the living page "Connected" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |