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How to form a framework barrier indirectly |
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It is White's turn to play. The marked white stones are in imminent danger. In this position White does not have to agonise over whether to try for a framework barrier or not. In order to gain sufficient eye space for life, it is the only plausible option! But here a direct approach would seem not to work. Independently both the |
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Indirect attack |
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Black 1 is dropped into the largest gap, not in anticipation of breaking the |
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Black 6 blocks at E |
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White 7 pushes towards the edge. After the |
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Black 6 blocks at D |
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White 7 pushes towards the edge. |
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Black tries a symmetrical defence |
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The diagonal black 2 attempts to strengthen both framework links at once. However it leaves the A group weaker than before. |
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