Beginners play atari

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The Go proverb "beginners play atari" is much like the chess saying "patzer sees a check, gives a check". Beginners often find it difficult to resist the urge to give atari, even when the atari helps their opponent. In particular, one should beware of situations in which an atari may be aji-keshi or a thank you move.

Don't do something just because you can. Have a reason for doing it. And, no, "to capture the stones" is not enough of a reason. Why do you want to capture those stones?


See also Atari Atari.


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