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Double Wing Formation
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A double wing formation is a combination of a basic corner structure with extensions along the two adjacent sides. A double wing formation is a good thing to have: it is not difficult to understand that in such a position, your stones are working together effectively.

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Diag.: Double wing formation

In this example, Black has a double wing formation based on a small low shimari in the upper left corner. Doesn't it look a bit like a bird stretching its wings along the top and the left side?

Double wing formations based on small high enclosure



--Stefan



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