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Splitting Attack
Keywords: Strategy, Go term
In Japanese karami. If you have two weak groups at all close on the board, the opponent's plays in between them will have attacking force on both sides, creating a difficult situation for you. One should not therefore develop them towards each other (unless you can force a connection) - the plays your opponent makes to keep them split up will look even better. One should develop them away from each other. A splitting attack will often succeed in killing one of the groups. In any case being subject to one is a way to lose control of the position. Strong players are averse to making two weak groups. This is a copy of the living page "Splitting Attack" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |