two-space jump
A flexible extension that leaves one empty intersection between two friendly stones.
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A two-space jump—also called a two-point jump—extends from an existing friendly stone by two intersections in a straight line. The played stone and the original stone therefore have one empty intervening point between them. Depending on the local position, the jump may run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
This move efficiently extends a group while retaining mobility and influence over a wider area than a one-space jump. It is longer than a one-space jump, and it should not be confused with a two-space corner enclosure such as niken-jimari. Since the point between the stones remains empty, the extension can be vulnerable to a cutting move or to invasion, depending on the surrounding stones.
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