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Atari from crosscut
Keywords: Shape, Tactics
When there are other stones nearby, sometimes the atari is the better follow-up to the crosscut, despite the proverb.
The marked stone influences the crosscut. Suppose development towards the bottom right is important.
With this atari and connect?, White limits the development of the Black stone and she influences the bottom right.
Of course, Black can thwart White's intentions, but now she comes out with a ponnuki and probably sente, thanks to having given atari.
Following the proverb and extend in this situation is not bad, but then Black can choose to connect his marked stone. His shape is not bad, whereas White 1 looks superfluous now
It goes without saying that White 1 here violates the spirit of the proverb as it doesn't gain any liberty. The marked stone is now perfectly placed to hane at the head. Authors This is a copy of the living page "Atari from crosscut" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |