Running

   
[Diagram]

B10 is a running move

Running moves are fast but loose. B10 is an example of a running move.

Walking moves are slow but solid?. B4 and W5 are walking moves.

These concepts are included in the Korean word haengma

[Diagram]

W1 is also a running move

W1 runs ahead

If White walks at a, black b walks ahead. That would be good for Black. Therefore, W1 runs ahead.

Stay ahead

A running move, B10 in above diagram, is followed by another running move, W1. When your opponant begins to run, you cannot allow them to get ahead.


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