aLegendWai: After , W is safely connected (unless the surrounding areas change!).
aLegendWai: I am going to show all possible attempts to cut. If you are unsure why Keima watari can ensure the connection. It is worth reading on. I will show both the correct and wrong responses. So weaker players can avoid the wrong ones.
It is the best B can do.
is an example of dropping back. See dropping back for details.
If White a, then Black b.
If White c, then Black d.
If White d, then Black c.
The purpose of is to try to block B's connection by a ladder. However there's another sure-fire way to ensure the connection.
Note: W cannot capture by a net. It is because
cannot played at "a".
Attempt to cut 3 - a clamp is no use