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Crosscut Then Extend
Keywords: Proverb, Attack & Defence
Crosscut, then extend is an aggressive way of playing which leads to interesting fights :-).
There are two issues here: The cross cut is aggressive. Some players will like this style more than others. However, the extension is essential and should be played by all. In almost all cases, an extension is the way to answer a crosscut, not by an atari. On the far left, an extension, which leaves white with the headache of two weak groups, whereas black already has strengthened one of his. On the right side, an atari, which, after white answers, leaves black with 3 unconnected stones and white with one weak group and one strengthened group. In almost all cases, it is better to extend after a cross-cut, unless you have a sacrifice or squeeze tesuji in mind. Should it be 'Crosscut? Then extend!' (HolIgor) MortenPahle -- It should be really, I suppose, but that wouldn't work as a WikiName... I think I've seen it is 'Be the first to extend from a crosscut'. Anyhow, I thought that the message was clear ;^) The way I have seen it is as 'When caught in a crosscut, extend'. (AndreEngels) I've known it as 'The player who extends first from a crosscut has the advantage' --FCS How about, "If Crosscut Extend"? (Or "Crosscut If Extend" in Reverse Polish Notation. ;-)) -- BillSpight This is a copy of the living page "Crosscut Then Extend" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |