Big

   

Big used to be aliased to BigPoint (oba), but that's wrong, since big means any big move/play/point whereas BigPoint refers to big fuseki points.

Does big have any kind of specialized meaning in go? For instance, an important strategic move, jumping out into the center, say, could be worth a lot, but is it big? Does big have a specific territory-related nuance, or an oyose flavor?


Big can mean territory or near territory that is large in relation to the number of stones used to secure it. I've heard pro's say an area containing many points is not "big" because a large number of stones were used to secure it. In that case, invasion is not needed and reduction is adequate. -John Pinkerton


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