One Point Jump

In this lesson, you will learn about moves that are played when black and white are not directly attacking one another.

It is the time to play moves that strengthen your position, prepare for a future battle, or make territory.

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The marked move is called the one point jump, or ikken tobi. The two black stones are almost connected. It is common to see such a move used in many situations including attacking, defending, or escaping.

There is also a related go proverb expressing the versatility of this move.

No one point jump is a bad move.

Essentially, if you don't know where to play, find a one point jump and play it.

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Here is a look at using a one point jump as a defensive move if your opponent were to approach.

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If black were to ignore white's move, black's corner could be attacked from both sides.