pole connection

    Keywords: Go term

Chinese: 棒接 (bang4 jie1)
Japanese: 棒つぎ (bou-tsugi)
Korean:

A pole connection results in a semi-freestanding straight line of three or more stones.

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The 'pole connection'

Correct shape for Black here is the pole connection of B3.

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Vulgar

This B3 is vulgar.

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Joseki

Shaydwyrm: In this 1-space low pincer joseki, B5 is pole connection. The natural move for most players would be at "a", and this too is a joseki, emphasizing the left side. The bo-tsugi has the advantage of allowing the link-up at B7, however, forcing white to choose between reducing Black's influence at W6 or separating at "b". If White chooses "b", Black will hane at 6 and treat his marked stone lightly, trading the corner territory for a wall facing the left side.


John F. In Japanese usage, Bo-tsugi is distinct from pintsugi in that the latter is an alternative to katatsugi? and means any solid connection, not just one in a straight line. Bo-tsugi reminds me one of my favourite terms, from France, for a line of stones: baguette.

ilan: Thought for food is the work of go professionals.


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