Daochuilian

   

Definition

Daochuilian refers to the various hoshi josekis derived from the shoulder hit of B2 in the following position.

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Daochuilian basic diagram


Meaning

Daochuilian is the Chinese name of tiger lily. The literal meaning is "resupinate lotus." It may have been derived from the descending move of B6 as in the following variation.

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Variation


Studies

  • 60 variations are shown in Chapter 3 of the book Sanzi Pu by Guo Bailing. Several of them are breathtaking 100-move sequences that fill up almost half the board. The book is available in English under the title Three-Stone Games.

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