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| − | + | Template IV3-a is a 4th row [[edge template]] with 3 stones: | |
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(From: [http://www.drking.org.uk/hexagons/hex/templates.html www.drking.org.uk]) | (From: [http://www.drking.org.uk/hexagons/hex/templates.html www.drking.org.uk]) | ||
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| + | == Defending the template == | ||
Red has two main threats: | Red has two main threats: | ||
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| − | + | If Blue plays at x: | |
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| − | Red 4 is connected to the top by the two | + | Red 4 is connected to the top by the two cells marked with +. |
| − | + | If Blue plays at y: | |
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[[category:edge templates]] | [[category:edge templates]] | ||
Revision as of 18:06, 11 December 2020
Template IV3-a is a 4th row edge template with 3 stones:
If the middle red piece is removed, the template stays valid, as long as the two remaining stones are connected to each others in some other way.
(From: www.drking.org.uk)
Defending the template
Red has two main threats:
and
For trying to block the connection Blue has to play on the overlap:
If Blue plays at x:
Red 4 is connected to the top by the two cells marked with +.
If Blue plays at y:
