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Connection
Path: GoodPlay   · Prev: Atsui   · Next: Dynamic
   

A connection, or tsugi, is the act of placing a move which makes it impossible for the opponent to separate two or more of your groups: that is, impossible with alternating play. When stones are connected 'along the lines', that is called solid connection.

[Diagram]
Diag.: Basic solid connection

Black 1 connects directly to the marked stone.


[Diagram]
Diag.: Basic connection

Black 1 connects the marked stones.



There are a great number of possible Shapes and Connections.

[Diagram]
Diag.: Connection example

In this example, Black 1 connects his lonely marked stone to the corner.

Scartol: I'd like to discuss Whole Board Connection Theory.


[Diagram]
Diag.: If White is too stubborn

[Diagram]
Diag.: Variation

Lavalyn: for those too lazy to read this out.



Authors:

MortenPahle
DieterVerhofstadt



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