Block from a distance
Blocking right next to an enemy stone is easy to walk around. Learn why strong Hex players block a little further ahead. Bridges and edges · lesson 3 of 3.
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The lesson in words
A stone placed right next to your opponent’s is easy for them to go around: they just step to one side, often with a bridge.
A block a little further ahead, in the direction they want to go, gives you time to answer whatever they try.
Block where you can still answer, not right in front of the stone.
Questions
Which block is usually stronger?
A couple of steps ahead. Right next to the stone, Ivory simply bridges around you.