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Connection
Path: GoodPlay · Prev: Atsui · Next: DivideAndConquer
Difficulty: Beginner
Keywords: Tactics, Go term
There are many different kinds of connections with with ranging implications. Some connections are strong, but move across the board slowly (not gaining much territory), while the faster connections are weaker. The six basic connections are: Strong (but slow) Average
Fast (but weaker)
A connection, or tsugi, is the act of placing a move which makes it impossible for the opponent to separate two or more of your groups: that is, impossible with alternating play. When stones are connected 'along the lines', that is called solid connection.
Black 1 connects directly to the marked stone.
Black 1 connects the marked stones. There are a great number of possible Shapes and Connections.
In this example, Black 1 connects his lonely marked stone to the corner. Scartol: I'd like to discuss Whole Board Connection Theory.
Lavalyn: for those too lazy to read this out.
Sepiraph?: White needs to connect there I think.
Isn't this the way to play? Jasonred : I think it gives problems? I would reply at b or c. Maybe at d. a seemed tempting for a moment, but in retrospect it looks like a thank you move... Authors: Path: GoodPlay · Prev: Atsui · Next: DivideAndConquer This is a copy of the living page "Connection" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |