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Ponnuki
Difficulty: Beginner
A ponnuki is the shape that is created when a single stone is captured, as is done with Black 1 in the diagram. Such a shape, radiating influence in all directions, is considered a very good one, as is witnessed by the proverb "A ponnuki is worth thirty points". DaveSigaty: The interesting question here is whether the value comes from the shape or the act of capturing a stone. I seem to remember reading somewhere that the ponnuki is efficient when it is formed by capturing a stone (effectively building this shape with only three moves). However, if Black constructs the shape without capturing a stone it is inefficient. This makes a lot of sense when you think about it. This type of thinking is an important point for us amateurs to understand. Charles Matthews The ponnuki definitely refers to the act of capture, not the shape itself. Dave's point is correct. This is a copy of the living page "Ponnuki" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |