FarmersHatQuestion/Discussion

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Some bad shape ...

Charles The reason to hesitate over playing BC. In some cases White might be aiming at the nose tesuji with W1. B2 is then basic instinct, but White can fight back and the escape at a is still open.

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Same bad shape ...

Bill: Through W7 White's bad shape with WC remains, if not worsens, since it now forms two empty triangles. The exchange, W1 - B2, doesn't look too good, either. Black may continue with B8. Black aims at Ba.

(BTW, do the four Black stones including B2 and B6 form a farmer's hat? ;-))

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Small life plus

Bill: If White lets Black live in the corner with W5, then the stretch, B8, is simple and strong. White is weak on both sides.


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