Do Not Peep At Cutting Points

    Keywords: Proverb
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Bad peep

W1 peeps at the cutting point, at which B2 happily connects. A typical thank you move, since White has not accomplished anything while in return Black's major aji has disappeared.

[Diagram]

White should cut

White should cut at W1 in this diagram. Now the group at the bottom does not have a base and is under attack; and white+circle can cause trouble later in the game.

Compare the two diagrams. This one is obviously better for White.


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