Da Ya Liang
Definition
大压梁 (dà yā liáng) is a Chinese go term for this shape.
Meaning
The literal translation is "big pressure beam." The idea for Black is to seal White into the side with brute force, resulting in a territorial loss (especially if White ataris, as shown below). The name hints at the imposing momentum.
Studies
- 50 variations are shown in Chapter 2 of the book Sanzi Pu by Guo Bailing. It is available in English under the title "Three-Stone Games."
- 111 variations are shown in Chapter 2 of the book Sizi Pu by Guo Bailing. It is available in English under the title "Four-Stone Games."
Continuations
Two possible White continuations are the extension at a and the atari at b. b leads to many complications. Only one possible continuation after b is shown below.
White extends
Now White has two choices: the atari of a or the atari of b
Tapir: Isn't
a typical case of 1-2-3 principle. If one connects at
anyway, should one not play there first leaving more possibilities after Black defends at
? Most notably the cut at a?
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