cutting point
A vulnerable point where an opponent may separate stones or groups.
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A cutting point—also called a cut point—is a point at which stones or groups can be cut apart by an opponent’s move. It is usually an empty point between stones whose connection is not secure. Playing there may create a cut or attack more than one group at once.
Recognizing cutting points helps you assess defects in shape, decide when a connection is necessary, and discover tactical ways to separate opposing groups. The cutting point is the vulnerable location; a cut is the move or tactical action that exploits it. Whether a point is truly cuttable depends on the surrounding stones, liberties, ladders, ko threats, and the concrete reading of the position.
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