Compromised Diagonal

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Compromised Diagonal

Black's diagonal play here is regarded as 'compromised' by the presence of either marked White stone.

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Eye Shape

The point with the marked Black stone on it, or a, is good for Black's eye shape - imagine Black now at b.

The terminology is attributed to Victor Chow.


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