Go Proverbs
A while ago, I was watching Dwyrin's proverb series on YouTube, and to be honest, it was quite fun to watch. Since then, I have always wanted to dig into more proverbs but didn't have the time or energy. Lately, I thought it would be fun if I could study a proverb every week and document it here. So I will be doing that from now on, and I hope you will enjoy it too!
Six Die, Eight Live
23/06/2025
The meaning of this proverb is: On the second line, six stones in a row die, but eight stones in a row live. If there are seven stones, then it depends on sente.
Even with sente, White is narrowed down to a straight-three eye space, after which move 4 by Black leaves White simply dead.
This shows the intermediate case where
there are seven stones in a row on the second line. White lives or dies depending on whose turn is
next.
1. If Black plays first, with Black 5, White is dead.
2. If White plays first, White 1 and 3 produce the living formation
of four eyes in a row. Marked points are miai.
No matter who has the sente, White will end up with a four-eye space, which is enough to live. Marked points are miai.
Four Die, Six Live
29/06/2025
If the stones on the second line have a base in the corner, then four will die, but six lives. If there are five stones, then it depends on sente.
White stones will die even if White plays first. With Black 2, White is dead. The importance of the corner can be seen here. While more than 4 stones might ensure life in the corner, it is important that more than 6 must be there on the side to ensure life.
Even if Black plays first, White will live. Marked points are miai.
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