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Two-Space Jump
Path: Haengma · Prev: Keima · Next: Ogeima
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The basic two-space jump without any other stones close by is a loose connection - the opponent can cut the two stones apart in many ways. The two-space jump is often used, nonetheless, because it is light, quick and there are often supporting stones around. However, it may often be preferable to use a large knight's move instead - it is slightly more strongly connected and also gives a better direction, and can often be almost sente, since it can be used to press the opponent low.
A two-space jump on the third line is often used to create a base for a group, and is the minimal base required to have a hope of creating two eyes on the edge. (SAS: Yes, but this would usually be called a two-space extension, not a two-space jump.) Because of the proximity of the edge, a two-space jump on the third line cannot be cut apart without other stones nearby. After Black approaches at 1, White retreats to 2 with a two-space jump (it skips two spaces). The two-space jump isn't as stable as the one-point jump, but it may create enough potential eye space for White to live. Edited: Added one row. Note for the author. It is OK, but for one reason. Why did Black approach from that side and not from the other side? White would not have a two-space extension then. Like this, White has a two-space extension both ways. HolIgor
Black cannot cut the two-point extension in this situation (should White choose to connect below). Path: Haengma · Prev: Keima · Next: Ogeima This is a copy of the living page "Two-Space Jump" at Sensei's Library. (C) the Authors, published under the OpenContent License V1.0. |