Strategic Connection / Example 1

Variation  

Lavalyn: for those too lazy to read this out.

Variation  

Sepiraph?: White needs to connect there I think.

Connection example  

Isn't this the way to play?

Jasonred : I think it gives problems? I would reply at b or c. Maybe at d. At a seemed tempting for a moment, but in retrospect it looks like a thank you move...