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Don't try to cut a bamboo joint
Difficulty: Beginner Keywords: Tactics
A common mistake is trying to cut a bamboo joint.[1]
This is the epitome of a thank you move. The exchange materializes a virtual connection.
Also White has made a bad trade in influence. The Exceptions to this rule:
Authors Skelley: When I just learned how to play go I once had a kind of feverish dream in which I figured out how to cut a bamboo joint :) [1] Bill: I don't think it is a common mistake. What I do think is fairly common is making a shape that looks like the player tried to cut a bamboo joint. This is a copy of the living page "Don't try to cut a bamboo joint" at Sensei's Library. ![]() |