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Steal the initiative! |
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White 1 threatens Black's framework link so naturally a connection is in order. However, Black would love to play at A because occupying this point is big. How should Black respond? |
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Slow! |
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Black 2 protects the framework link and maximises the local territory, so it seems to be a reasonable option. But after the |
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Sacrifice for tempo! |
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Black 2 is the answer. It is played as a potential sacrifice. The problem for White is that this stone will require an extra move to capture it. After the |
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Forcing exchanges |
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White 7 blocks. Black 8 threatens to capture |
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