Make A Fist Before Striking
Keywords: Strategy, Proverb
This proverb teaches us to attack from strong groups, not weak ones. Therefore, one should sometimes reinforce before attacking. Another way of looking at this: the reinforcing move has a value in itself (e.g. taking territory). If there is an attack as follow-up, it qualifies as a double-purpose move and can be sente.
See also leaning.
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aims at the marked invasion (besides taking the corner). If the invasion is played before Black 1, White can still dive into the corner.
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