Collection of basic Go terms (linking under)



Linking under
Dia. 1. This term refers to linking up different groups of stones by playing on or near the edge of the board. Here White 1 links up on the second line.
Dia. 1


Dia. 2. If Black pushes down with 2, White maintains his connection with 3. This move also is referred to as 'linking under'
Dia. 2


Reference diagram. If White turns at 1, Black blocks at 2; if White tries to connect with 3, Black intercepts with 4. Therefore, White 1 fails to link up..
Ref. dia.