Exit Zen
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Bamboo joint
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Now black has two cutting points (at 2 and 3). Black cannot defend both cutting points. If black connects at 2, white cuts at 3, and vice versa.
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Diagram
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Here black all 3 stones are not yet connected.
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Not Connected Shapes
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Following shapes are not yet connected and the opponent can cut.
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