>> SPLITTING ATTACKS

Almost the simplest possible example of a successful attack.

Black was Seo Pong-su and he was allowed to show off his technique by an overplay on move 110 by Hong T'ae-seon. The cut shown, on move 113, started the attack by leaving weak White groups isolated below and further below. The final position yet further below shows the result a mere 30 moves later.

Some further comments: White 52 should have been at 65. White 66 was unnecessary - this was a chance to connect with White 94, Black 95, White 96.

The full game in sgf form: sgf file


© John Fairbairn & T Mark Hall (GoGoD), London 2007.