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Dropping Back
Path: GoodPlay   · Prev: Dodge   · Next: Dynamic
  Difficulty: Beginner   Keywords: Tactics

[Diagram]
Keima watari: Black 1?

The marked white stone is a keima watari, normally a good shape.

How to answer B1 and preserve the connection?


[Diagram]
Dropping back

W2 is the basic dropping back idea. By conceding a little, White stays out of trouble.


[Diagram]
Immediate cut

W2 this way is a bad idea. After B3 White is in difficulties on the left side (reading problem).





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