framework stones
Stones, played in the fuseki, that provide a framework for connectivity. Such stones, and stones connected to them, have a major influence on the rest of the board. Stones that become isolated and that no longer influence other parts of the board lose their framework status. See sanren sei for an example of ideally placed framework stones.
Forming frameworks of stones which are only notionally connected contrasts with territorial stones such as shimari which when played can definitely be connected. If the opposing player places intervening stones to prevent a notional link, the framework allows the proponent to counterattack in order to gain adequate compensation. |