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Influence
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    Keywords: Strategy, Go term

See also thickness, where the following description is included. See also about influence.

Influence

Each stone has a certain influence on the board. Captured stones have an influence close to zero. Surrounded stones that make a live group, influence only the surrounding group. Stones that are in open space have an influence on that open space and the stones bordering that open space. Influence is a long-range effect. For example: a ladder breaker changes the balance in the opposite corner.

  • The stronger a group, the greater its influence on a neighbouring area.
  • The more open the neighbouring area, the greater the group's influence.
  • The weaker the other groups neighbouring that area, the larger the group's influence.

Discussion moved to influence function.



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