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open skirt
   

In Japanese 'susoaki'. Weakness (almost always near the edge) of a potential territory.

[Diagram]
Diag.: White's open skirt on the left

This play White 1 isn't much good. Black's play 2, now or later reduces the territorial effect of 1.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Playing for territory

To make territory here, better for White to play 1 this way, securing the corner. Black can still play 2, but this is a low move, and not really urgent. Compare it with Black attacking at b, a much more dynamic idea.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Closing off first

It is also possible for White to close off the open skirt first, making a sensible framework along the top side. Then it becomes urgent for Black to come in at 2 before White closes the corner. This sequence should be OK for both players. One day White may be able to attack Black's group.

Dealing with open skirts is rather a neglected chapter of suji.



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