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Trumpet Connection
Keywords: Go term
A white cut at a looks like a good possibility, but Black can't patch up both weaknesses in one move ... or can Black?
By playing
The trumpet connection is also called the lion's mouth, and is related to the tiger shape, though the trumpet connection is much stronger.
A drawback with this shape is that it still leaves a peep at a or b. In many situations, the solid connection (either of the circles) may be better. Also, a solid connection in one place would mean a White cut in the other place would be caught in a ladder. The peeps will also rob Black of eye potential, which may be relevant in other situations. In the example on the left, I think it will be a real struggle for Black to stay alive. -- Morten Pahle
Dave Sigaty: In the case where there are three See also Hanging Connection and Trumpet connection shape problem This is a copy of the living page "Trumpet Connection" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |