Cutting The Keima Can Be Severe

    Keywords: Shape, Tactics

In this situation, assume that the ladder does not work for Black:

[Diagram]

Black should defend

Black can make shape now with a sequence like Black a, White b, Black c for a table shape. If not ...

[Diagram]

Black in trouble

...the cut at White 1 is troublesome if the ladder is bad for Black.

[Diagram]

Black tries to compromise

In both diagrams, the cut should usually be a big success for White.

--dnerra


Charles Isn't Black 4 in the last diagram questionable? And 6? And 7? Discussion now at light play example 3.


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