Connect, or push first
Keywords: Tactics
Conceived by HolIgor
Only a fool does not connect against peeping plays. That is a proverb.
But look at the diagram.
Now the task is to formulate an heuristic rule to choose a proper reply.
Pushing also has disadvantages: White probably won't play
and will keep it as a ko threat. Later, if a fight develops in the area, moves other than
might also become sente. These little things often make the difference in strong players' games.
And while Alain has a point about White's not playing
right away, if White plays elsewhere, the exchange of
with
is not good for White. The following looks more realistic:
See also kikashi and influence.
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