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Splitting Attack
   

In Japanese 'karami'. If you have two weak groups at all close on the board, the opponent's plays in between them will have attacking force on both sides, creating a difficult situation for you. One should not therefore develop them towards each other (unless you can force a connection) - the plays your opponent makes to keep them split up will look even better. One should develop them away from each other.

A splitting attack will often succeed in killing one of the groups. In any case being subject to one is a way to lose control of the position. Strong players are averse to making two weak groups.

Charles Matthews



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