Does help in any way?
This shape is commonly seen in real games. Please consider what white can do?
Black is blocked from the bottom side instead. This shape is commonly seen in real games. What can white do?
We now move on to shapes with the 4-4 points occupied by white. These are much weakened shapes.
Does the hane at first line help black?
As will be shown, the missing stone at the hoshi point is a major defect for black.
How does the extra bend at affect the outcome?
help in any way?
