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Kosumi
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  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: Shape, Tactics, Go term

The kosumi, or diagonal connection, is often used to connect groups of stones together. It is a solid connection that cannot be broken.

[Diagram]
Diag.: Kosumi

If White tries to cut at a, Black plays at b and becomes connected and vice versa. These two points are prime examples of miai.

-- Morten Pahle



See also: the weak player's diagonal and the rare atekomi tesuji.



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