Tippy Table
Andy Pierce: Does this shape have a name?
This would be the table shape if
was at a.
There are some circumstances where the table shape is too strong and too slow. This shape is a lighter, more flexible way to play. Black has the option of abandoning the
stones if necessary when white tries (successfully) to cut through, usually getting a good result anyway.
at b (the Trapezium Shape) is usually not good because a white play at a can then lead to the inefficiency of black having make an empty triangle with an additional play at c.
at c is the bamboo joint.
example:
Diagram as from Keshi and Uchikomi: Black makes a nice reduction.
is bad here, overconcentrated with respect to the wall, accordingly,
should be at a, followed by
at either b or c.
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/13/06dd4b91d754897a59874479cd2c1993.png)
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/36/20a5db3dba22c7e5d78d34ddf3e8a26c.png)
![[Diagram]](../../diagrams/10/33cd3349cf616b0095a5b87912521e3e.png)
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