• The Net

    The Net

    | Learn | Practice | Shape of The Net
    definition:
    when_to_look_for:
    Look for this tesuji when opponent stone(s) are cut off and loosely surrounded
    trade_offs_con:
    Since the stone is not literally captured, a net gives your opponent a few forcing moves on the outside which can threaten to save the cut off stone(s).
    category:
    Attack
    tactical_objective:
    Capture Cutting Stones
    similar_tesuji:
    Knight's Move Net,Loose Ladder
  • Knight's Move Net

    Knight's Move Net

    | Learn | Practice | Shape of Knight's Move Net
    definition:
    when_to_look_for:
    Look for this tesuji when opponent stone(s) are cut off and loosely surrounded
    trade_offs_con:
    Since the stone is not literally captured, this gives your opponent a few forcing moves on the outside which can threaten to save the cut off stone(s).
    category:
    Attack
    tactical_objective:
    Capture Cutting Stones
    similar_tesuji:
    The Net,Loose Ladder
  • Loose Ladder

    Loose Ladder

    | Learn | Practice | Shape of Loose Ladder
    definition:
    when_to_look_for:
    If the opponent's stones are near the edge of the board, you might be able to use a loose ladder to drive them into the edge.
    trade_offs_con:
    Since the stone is not literally captured, this gives your opponent a few forcing moves on the outside which can threaten to save the cut off stone(s).
    category:
    Attack
    tactical_objective:
    Capture Cutting Stones
    similar_tesuji:
    The Net,Knight's Move Capture
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  • Tesuji For Defense
  • Tesuji For Life and Death
  • Tesuji For Capturing Races
  • Tesuji For The Endgame