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The Eighth Directive |
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"Form framework barriers but be careful!" This directive is subordinate to the previous seven. It is typically relevant only at very few critical stages of an even game but is used slightly more often by White in a handicap game. As Black or White, this directive need be considered only when all your framework links are stable, when any existing framework barriers are flexibly secure, and when there is no longer any room to establish new framework stones or framework spoilers as dictated by the sixth directive. Then each potential opponent framework link should be examined to determine whether the link can be prevented. However, in some cases, in officiously preventing the link, you may lay yourself open to a damaging counterattack. Such a notional link should be treated as actually connected and no direct attempt should be made to sever it.
¨Seize the opportunity to form a framework barrier! |
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