Capture the Cutting Stones in Joseki 2

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The proverb is "Capture the cutting stones". This discussion continues from the previous page.

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After the 3-3 point invasion at W1, Black blocks and plays double hane with B4 and B6. White naturally cuts and now the proverb comes in.

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Capture the cutting stone

BC is a cutting stone. W1 and W3 capture the cutting stone. B2 and B4 capture the corner.

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Not capturing the cutting stone

If White ignores the proverb, Black will gladly follow it and capture WC in a ladder at B2[1], or cut it off with a.

This is even sente against the White group. See Kyu Exercise 1. So White ends up in an unfavorable position.


-- Dieter


[1] It is improbable the ladder is bad, because then Black would not have played the double hane.

Charles I wonder if this comment can be checked in pro games.


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